The general cargo ship Persian Ferdowski (1945) in the West India Export Dock, London

A slightly distant port side view, taken from well ahead of the beam, of the general cargo ship Persian Ferdowski (1945) alongside a berth on the north side of the West India Export Dock, London. She is carrying a deck cargo of large cylindrical steel objects and has Persian Shipping Lines in large letters on her hull amidships. Three lighters are berthed outboard of her.

Object details

ID: P38051
Type: Negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Grierson, Alec R.
Places: West India Docks
Vessels: Persian Ferdowsi (1945)
Date made: 2 Mar 1963
People: Permanente Metals Corporation Shipyard No. 1
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 62 mm x 62 mm