The general cargo ship Vestland (1958) and the tug Sun XXIV (1962) in the Royal Victoria Dock, London

A slightly distant port bow view, taken from wide off the bow, of the general cargo ship Vestland (1958) under tow in the Royal Victoria Dock, London, bound in. The tug Sun XXIV (1962), seen from ahead of her port beam, is towing and she has a launch tug alongside her. In the background is the cargo liner Hobart Star (1956).

Object details

ID: P38077
Type: Negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Grierson, Alec R.
Places: Royal Victoria Dock
Vessels: Sun XXIV 1962; Vestland (1958)
Date made: 19 Sep 1963
People: Loire-Normandie, Societe de Chantiers Reunis; James Pollock & Sons Co Ltd
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 62 mm x 62 mm