The cargo liner Masirah (1957) locking into the Royal Docks, London

A port side view, taken from well ahead of the beam, of the cargo liner Masirah (1957) entering the Royal Docks in tow from the King George V lock, London. The Port of London Authority tug Platina (1952), seen from wide off her port bow, is standing by. A colour transparency.

Object details

ID: PCT1786
Type: Colour transparency
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Grierson, Alec R.
Vessels: Masirah 1957; Platina 1952
Date made: 11 Apr 1964
People: William Hamilton and Company Ltd; Henry Scarr Ltd.
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Mount: 50 mm x 50 mm