Three Masted Barque 'Penang' in Dry Dock at Millwall | 1932 Size:11"x14" Surrounding gods

Surrounding gods

This 19th Century fine art print is a faithful reproduction of the HMS Queen lying in Grand Harbour

On the right the masts of one or two ships can be seen above the smoke

On the left of the picture another ship's boat is making for the shore

A seaman on the gunwhale of the quarter-deck can be seen putting out a small fire

Three Masted Barque 'Penang' in Dry Dock at Millwall | 1932 Size:11"x14" Surrounding godsThe three masted barque "Penang" sits in dry dock at Millwall in 1932, towering above the crowded riverside homes and narrow alleyways of London's East End. The striking contrast between the great sailing vessel and the modest working class neighbourhood highlights a bygone era when tall ships were still a familiar sight along the Thames. Children and washing lines in the foreground add a human touch, capturing everyday life beneath the shadow of one