The general cargo ship Arawatta (1958) loading a length of manufactured pipework in an unknown port in Australia.

The general cargo ship Arawatta (1958) loading a length of manufactured pipework in an unknown port in Australia. The ship is berthed port side to the quay. The photographer is on the quayside abreast the ship's bridge looking forward and to starboard showing the pipework being lifted aboard by the ship's own derricks. It is being positioned to port of number two hatch alongside a larger cylindrical metal object that is already on board.

Object Details

ID: PCT1440
Type: Colour transparency
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Arawatta (1958)
Date made: 1969
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, P & O Collection
Measurements: Mount: 50 mm x 50 mm;Transparency: 35 mm x 40 mm