The hydrographic research tower on the site of the proposed airport on Maplin Sands in the Thames estuary.

The hydrographic research tower erected on the site of the proposed airport on the Maplin Sands in the Thames estuary off the Essex coast. Two men are working on the top platform. The photographer is over the bow of a work boat which is close to the tower. A vertical format negative.

Object Details

ID: PM2866/5
Type: 35 mm Roll film negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Merwe, Pieter van der
Date made: 19 May 1975
People: Merwe, Pieter van der
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 38 mm x 35 mm
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