Paddle steamer under arms, Deptford Creek, London, 1940. Creator: Larkin Bros.

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Paddle steamer under arms, Deptford Creek, London, 1940. The paddle steamer 'Plinlimmon' (formerly 'Cambrai') was hired by the Ministry of War transport in 1939. She is shown here in war-time livery (J66) with a full complement of anti-aircraft guns. The General Steam Navigation Co was a steamship company founded in 1820. This shipyard was established in 1825 to build and maintain the company's paddle steamers. Deptford Power Station can be seen beyond.

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Size: 5037px × 3741px
Location: World,Europe,United Kingdom,England,Greater London,London,Lewisham,Deptford
Photo credit: © Historic England Archive/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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