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Tug boat a064985
Filename: aa064985.jpg
Size: 4342 x 4350 (7.2MB)
Date: 11th September 2008
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Source: English Heritage Images
Job Title: Photographer
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Tug boat a064985
LONDON DOCKS. The tug Plasma in the foreground departing across the water towards a line of moored ships in the London Docks. Photographed by John Gay in July 1965
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Media ID 1263058
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This evocative photograph, captured by John Gay in July 1965, portrays the bustling activity of the London Docks as a tugboat named Plasma prepares to depart. The image is a snapshot of a bygone era in maritime history, with the tugboat's powerful form cutting through the water's surface in the foreground, leaving behind a ripple effect that mirrors the undulating reflections of the moored ships in the background. The London Docks, a hub of international trade and commerce, are filled with a diverse array of vessels, each with their unique shapes and colors. The intricate network of cranes and ropes, as well as the bustling dockworkers, add to the sense of industry and energy that permeates the scene. The Plasma, with its distinctive red hull and white superstructure, stands out against the backdrop of the gray water and the grayish-brown hulls of the other ships. The tugboat's departure signifies the constant movement and dynamism of the docks, as one vessel leaves to make way for another. This photograph is a testament to the rich maritime heritage of London and the vital role that tugboats played in the transportation of goods and the maneuvering of large vessels in the confined spaces of the docks. The image invites us to imagine the stories and experiences of the people and vessels that have passed through this historic waterfront over the centuries.
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