An image showing 'PCT1780; A slightly distant port quarter view, taken from fine off the stern, of the cargo liner Auckland Star (1958) in the King George V lock, bound in for the Royal Docks, London. The tug Contest (1933), seen from fine 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 fine off the stern, of the cargo liner Auckland Star (1958) in the King George V lock, bound in for the Royal Docks, London. The tug Contest (1933), seen from fine off her starboard bow, is controlling the movement of the stern of the Auckland Star (1958), which is in Blue Star Line livery. The lock gates are in the process of closing. A colour transparency.

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Object details

ID:	PCT1780
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