An image showing 'PCT1779; A slightly distant port quarter view, taken from wide off the stern, of the cargo liner Auckland Star (1958) entering the Royal Docks, London, from the King George V lock. The tug Contest (1933), seen from off her starboard bow, is controlling the movement of the stern of the Auckland Star (1958), which is in Blue Star Line livery.'

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The cargo liner Auckland Star (1958) locking into the Royal Docks, London.

A slightly distant port quarter view, taken from wide off the stern, of the cargo liner Auckland Star (1958) entering the Royal Docks, London, from the King George V lock. The tug Contest (1933), seen from off her starboard bow, is controlling the movement of the stern of the Auckland Star (1958), which is in Blue Star Line livery. A colour transparency.

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Object details

ID:	PCT1779
Type:	Colour transparency
Display location:	Not on display
Creator:	Grierson, Alec R.
Vessels:	Auckland Star (1958); Contest (1933)
Date made:	11 Apr 1964
People:	Cammell Laird & Co Ltd; Alexander Hall & Co Ltd
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements:	Mount: 50 mm x 50 mm