A Metropolitan Police launch passing Greenwich.

A Metropolitan Police launch passing Greenwich. © National Maritime Museum, London

Repro ID: H6160

Description: A Marine Support Unit patrol vessel in Greenwich Reach in February 2004, during the visit of the aircraft carrier HMS 'Ark Royal'. The MSU operates out of its base at Wapping River Police station, located about a mile downstream from Tower Bridge.

Creator: Simon Niziol

Date: February 2004

Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London