The cargo liner American Champion (1963) in Gravesend Reach, River Thames, Tilbury, Essex

A starboard side view, taken from abaft the beam, of the cargo liner American Champion (1963) under way in Gravesend Reach, River Thames. Her derricks are stowed and she has her pilot ladder deployed amidships. Tilbury Docks are in the background.

Object details

ID: P37998
Type: Negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Grierson, Alec R.
Vessels: American Champion (1962)
Date made: 24 Jul 1964
People: Newport News Shipbuilding & Drydock Co
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 62 mm x 62 mm