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King George V Dock, Canning Town, London a002108
KING GEORGE V DOCK, Canning Town, London. A view looking towards the bow of the Persic as she is assisted into the dock by tugs. She was built in 1949 for the Shaw, Savill and Albion Line before she was transferred to the Royal Mail Line in 1969 and renamed the Derwent. Photographed by S. W. Rawlings. Date range: 1949 - 1965. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England
Media ID 1573559
Filename: aa002108.jpg
Size: 3584 x 5376 (3.0MB)
Date: 12th June 2009
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Source: English Heritage Images
Job Title: Photographer
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This evocative photograph captures the moment of arrival at King George V Dock in Canning Town, London, as the majestic ocean liner, Persic, is skillfully guided into her berth by a pair of powerful tugs. The image, taken by renowned maritime photographer S.W. Rawlings, dates back to the late 1940s or early 1950s, during the ship's maiden years with the Shaw, Savill and Albion Line. The Persic, a symbol of maritime prowess and engineering excellence, was built in 1949, boasting a sleek, elegant design and state-of-the-art technology for her time. Her arrival at the bustling King George V Dock in East London marked the beginning of a new journey for both the ship and the passengers she was about to carry across the Atlantic. The scene is a testament to the intricate dance between man and machine, as the tugs expertly maneuver the massive vessel into her designated spot. The water shimmers in the sunlight, reflecting the vibrant colors of the ship and the industrial backdrop of the dock. The Persic's impressive size and stature are on full display, dwarfing the surrounding structures and underscoring the awe-inspiring power and scale of ocean liners during this era. By the late 1960s, the Persic would undergo another transformation, joining the Royal Mail Line and being renamed the Derwent. However, this photograph captures a moment in time when the Persic was still a proud symbol of the Shaw, Savill and Albion Line, a reminder of the rich maritime history that once thrived in the heart of London's East End.
