Quayside bow view of gaff schooner Spirit of Scotland (1985), the yacht Commercial Union, the vessel Nuclear Electric and the old roll-on roll-off car ferry Tuxedo Princess (1961) moored on the River Tyne during the Cutty Sark Tall Ships Race in July 1993

Quayside side view looking across the port bow of gaff schooner Spirit of Scotland (1985), with the yachtd Commercial Union and Nuclear Electric outboard. In the distance is the old roll-on roll-off car ferry Tuxedo Princess (1961) moored on the River Tyne during the Cutty Sark Tall Ships Race in July 1993. Spirit of Scotland's name is visible on its bow and a yellow poster attached to its standing rigging. Four people can be seen on deck. The sails for both masts are furled. Moored outboard the starboard side is the yacht Commercial Union, whose name is presented on a yellow poster and the blue sail cover. Two women are sitting on Commercial Union's sail cover. Moored next to Commercial Union is the yacht Nuclear Electric. Three people are on the deck of the Nuclear Electric yacht. A red ensign can be seen attached to a flagstaff on the stern of Nuclear Electric. Tuxedo Princess can be seen moored on the opposite bank in the background. The photograph is taken at an odd angle, resulting in the horizon not being level.

Object Details

ID: PM2264/12CN
Collection: Historic Photographs
Type: Roll film negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Robbins, Guy
Vessels: Spirit of Falmouth (1985); Caledonian Princess (1961)
Date made: 17 July 1993
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Frame: 36 mm x 37 mm
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