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

Surrounding gods

Commander Faulknor is shown leading his men up the beach towards the fort

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

possibly of the States-General

with Victor and Ceylon visible in the background

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