The discharger of the hopper suction dredger Youpwe (1978) in operation during dreging trials off Douala, Cameroon

The discharger of the hopper suction dredger Youpwe (1978) in operation during dreging trials off Douala, Cameroon. The photographer is standing on the starboard side of the main deck looking aft and to starboard. Rushing water is cascading down the shute towards the hold. This is Slide 15 of a series of slides detailing Captain H. Bird's service as Chief Officer for the delivery voyage of the hopper suction dredger Youpwe (1978) owned by the Cameroon Ports Authority from 11 September 1978 to 19 October 1978. This series consists of 19 slides.

Object Details

ID: PCT16833
Type: Colour transparency
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Henry P. Bird
Vessels: Youpwe (1978)
Date made: Between 17 October 1978 and 19 October 1978
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Bird Collection
Measurements: Image: 27 mm x 27 mm;Mount: 50 mm x 50 mm