The Ben Line cargo liner Benhiant (1943) under tow in the Royal Albert Dock, London.

The Ben Line cargo liner Benhiant (1943) under tow in the Royal Albert Dock, London. The photographer is looking east-by-south from Berth 35 near the Connaught Road swing bridge. The Benhiant (1943), seen from off her starboard bow, is being towed by a Port of London Authority motor tug whose name begins with Plat..... The New Zealand Shipping Company passenger/cargo liner Ruahine (1951), seen from fine off her starboard bow, is berthed alongside Shed 31-33 on the left. Dumb lighters are in the foreground.

Object Details

ID: PCT1674
Type: Colour transparency
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Ruahine (1951); Benhiant (1943)
Date made: 1966-1968
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, P & O Collection
Measurements: Overall: 50 mm x 50 mm;Transparency: 40 mm x 35 mm