London Docks in the 1960s

Mark Lee Inman

ISBN 10: 1445665840 / ISBN 13: 9781445665849

Published by Amberley Publishing, GB, 2017

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The 1960s were the last decade of what might be called the traditional London docks scene. Ships could still be seen in the Pool, upstream of Tower Bridge; one could see lines of ships berth at the Royal Docks. Famous shipping companies, some like PandO dating back over a hundred years, were represented, and cargo-handling methods were unchanged. Barges were brought in to deliver or collect cargoes, while veterans of the war years and possibly earlier could still be seen. It was still possible to see passenger ships in the Royal Docks. As the new ships appeared they were a little bigger and a little faster, but otherwise little different from their predecessors of an earlier generation.All this is captured through Mark Lee Inman's historic and rare images, taking in the stretch from Tower Bridge right down to Tilbury. The photography is supported by a wealth of available technical detail, including the vessel's date of build, gross tonnage and ownership, along with a comprehensive summary of its history and any claims to fame.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: London Docks in the 1960s
• Publisher: Amberley Publishing, GB
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1445665840
• ISBN 13: 9781445665849
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 299 grams

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Synopsis

Relive the bustling London Docks of the 1960s through rare, historic images.

Step back in time to the final decade of traditional cargo handling in London's vibrant docklands. Mark Lee Inman's photographs capture the iconic Pool of London, the Royal Docks, and the journey down to Tilbury. Witness famous shipping companies like P&O, unchanged cargo methods, and the last glimpses of veteran ships from bygone eras. See passenger ships still gracing the Royal Docks.

This unique collection showcases a pivotal moment before containerization transformed the landscape. Each image is accompanied by detailed technical information, including vessel build dates, tonnage, ownership, and historical significance. A must-have for maritime history enthusiasts and anyone captivated by London's rich past.

About the Author

Mark Lee Inman spent his childhood and teenage years in south Wales, able to watch the movements of ships in and out of Swansea docks. Thus the passion for ships and photographing developed. Later he read geography at Queen Mary College, University of London. This proximity to London’s docks made it an ideal location to continue and develop his passion for ships.