The Alsatia (1951) in the Surrey Docks.

Repro ID: P37467

Description: The 'Alsatia' (1951) in the Surrey Commerical Docks in July 1962. She was built for the Silver Line in 1948 under the name 'Silverplane', to carry 12 passengers in style. She was bought by Cunard in 1951 and used solely for general cargo, with the passenger accommodation used by the officers. Her most obvious characteristic, which may be unique for cargo vessels, is that she had two funnels and was frequently mistaken for a passenger ship.

Creator: Grierson

Date: 27 July 1962

Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London. Grierson Collection