An image showing 'PCT1782; A port side view, taken from ahead of the beam, of the cargo liner Auckland Star (1958) towing into the King George V lock, bound in for the Royal Docks, London. Only the forward part of the Auckland Star (1958), which is in Blue Star Line livery, is in the picture. The tug Atlantic Cock (1932), seen from fine off her starboard bow, is doing the towing.'

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

A port side view, taken from ahead of the beam, of the cargo liner Auckland Star (1958) towing into the King George V lock, bound in for the Royal Docks, London. Only the forward part of the Auckland Star (1958), which is in Blue Star Line livery, is in the picture. The tug Atlantic Cock (1932), seen from fine off her starboard bow, is doing the towing. A colour transparency.

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Object details

ID:	PCT1782
Type:	Colour transparency
Display location:	Not on display
Creator:	Grierson, Alec R.
Vessels:	Auckland Star (1958); Atlantic Cock (1932)
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