The general cargo ship Kirsten Skou (1953) in South Dock, West India Docks, London

A starboard bow view, taken from the quayside fine off the bow, of the general cargo ship Kirsten Skou (1953) alongside L Berth in South Dock, West India Docks, London. A lighter is between her bow and the quay. A stack of dunnage is on the quayside. The passenger excursion vessel Royal Daffodil (1939) is berthed on the South West Quay in the background.

Object details

ID: P37943
Type: Negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Grierson, Alec R.
Places: West India Docks
Vessels: Kirsten Skou 1953
Date made: 15 May 1960
People: Helsingor Skibsvaerft og Maskinbyggeri A/S
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 62 mm x 62 mm