A close bow view, taken from almost dead ahead, of the bulk carrier Buccleuch (1965) discharging cargo alongside a quay in an unknown port, possibly Rotterdam.

A close bow view, taken from almost dead ahead, of the bulk carrier Buccleuch (1965) discharging cargo alongside a quay in an unknown port, possibly Rotterdam. The grab of a 1963 built Demag Hyskracht of 16t capacity is being used to transfer the bulk cargo to a motor barge named Renate that has S & B 91 on her hull. The barge is almost fully laden.

Object Details

ID: P62788CT
Type: Colour transparency
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Buccleuch (1965); Renate (Fl. 1965)
Date made: 1965-1971
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, P & O Collection
Measurements: Overall: 61 mm x 73 mm