The general cargo ship Alma (1941) and the tug Sun XXV (1963) in Northfleet Hope, River Thames, Tilbury, Essex.

A slightly distant starboard broadside view of the general cargo ship Alma (1941) under way passing from Northfleet Hope to Gravesend Reach, River Thames, bound down. She is in ballast and her derricks are stowed except for those at number 3 hatch which are still topped off. She has her pilot ladder deployed. The tug Sun XXV (1963), seen from off her starboard beam, is escorting the Alma (1941). Tilbury Docks are in the background.

Object details

ID: P38063
Type: Negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Grierson, Alec R.
Vessels: Alma (1940); Sun XXV 1963
Date made: 24 Jul 1964
People: Joseph L. Thompson & Sons Ltd; Philip and Son Ltd
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 62 mm x 62 mm