Quayside stern view of the Polish barquentine training ship ORP Iskra (1982) moored on the River Tyne during the Cutty Sark Tall Ships Race in July 1993

A quayside view of the stern of the Polish barquentine training ship ORP Iskra (1982), moored on the River Tyne during the Cutty Sark Tall Ships Race in July 1993. The name 'ISKRA' along the Polish coat of arms is present on the vessel's stern. The white and red Polish naval ensign hangs from a staff on the stern. The ship is dressed verall with flags. Two Polish Sea Cadets are standing on the superstructure next to a boarding ramp that connects to the quayside. A partial view of an inflatable tender can be seen moored on the starboard side of Iskra. Moored on the starboard side of the tender is a yacht with the number 'A958' painted on the stern. A red painted yacht is moored outboard, on the starboard side, of A958 with a small Belgian flag attached to a rope on its stern. All of the vessels mentioned aside from the dinghy are dressed overall. A variety of buildings can be seen on the opposite bank in the background.

Object Details

ID: PM2261/0CN
Collection: Historic Photographs
Type: Roll film negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Robbins, Guy
Vessels: Iskra (1982)
Date made: 17 July 1993
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Frame: 36 mm x 37 mm
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