The cargo liner Masirah (1957) on the River Thames approaching the Royal Docks, London

A distant starboard bow view, taken from fine off the bow, of the cargo liner Masirah (1957) manoeuvring on the River Thames with tug assistance, approaching the entrance lock to the Royal Docks, London. The leading tug, also seen from fine off the starboard bow, is the Sun XXIII (1961). A colour transparency.

Object details

ID: PCT1783
Type: Colour transparency
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Grierson, Alec R.
Vessels: Masirah 1957; Sun XXIII 1961
Date made: 11 Apr 1964
People: William Hamilton and Company Ltd; Philip and Son Ltd
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Mount: 50 mm x 50 mm