George Adams - The first night of the Blitz.

George Adams - The first night of the Blitz. © National Maritime Museum, London

Repro ID: H5789

Description: George witnessed the first night of the Blitz in September 1940. He was working on the river when his vessel, which was towing barges, was caught in the middle of an air raid. He passed the Surrey Docks, where the timber ponds were ablaze. The firestorm at the docks blazed from end to end for a whole week.

Creator: National Maritime Museum

Date: November 2003

Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London