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| © National Maritime Museum, London |
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| Repro ID: H1808 |
| Description: The unglamorous, but industrious little ships of London's tug fleet were the workhorses of the Thames. They provided a vital service, towing vessels in and out of the docks. They were also used to tow trains of dumb barges that were laden with goods up and down the river. |
| Creator: Thacker |
| Date: 1884-85 |
| Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London. Thacker collection. | |
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