The general cargo ships Rjev (1944) and Nicola Vaptzarov (1949) in the Surrey Docks, London
A slightly distant starboard bow view, taken from wide off the bow, of the general cargo ship Rjev (1944) alongside a berth in the Surrey Docks, London. She has two rope ladders deployed over the side and lighters are berthed outboard of her. Berthed in the distance and seen from off the starboard bow is the general cargo ship Nicola Vaptzarov (1949). She has both of her anchors in the water. There are stacks of timber on the quay on the right.
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Object details
| ID: | P38101 |
|---|---|
| Type: | Negative |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Grierson, Alec R. |
| Places: | Surrey Commercial Docks |
| Vessels: | Nicola Vaptzarov 1949; Rjev (1944) |
| Date made: | 4 Mar 1961 |
| People: | Deutsche Werft Aktiengesellschaft; Smit, TUK Boel, J |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | 62 mm x 62 mm |