The passenger/cargo liner Suecia (1929) in the South Dock Lock, West India Docks, London

A slightly distant port bow view, taken from across the lockside fine off the bow, of the passenger/cargo liner Suecia (1929) backing out of the South Dock Lock, West India Docks into Blackwall Reach, River Thames, London. She is passing through the raised bascule bridge that carries Prestons Road over the lock.

Object details

ID: P37961
Type: Negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Grierson, Alec R.
Places: West India Docks
Vessels: Suecia 1929
Date made: 13 May 1961
People: Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 62 mm x 62 mm