Cargo Ships

'Iberia' and Containership

Built in Rotterdam in 1959, the tug Iberia (operated by GPS Marine based in Chatham) is dwarfed as she chugs by the containership Rio de la Plata. During her long career, Iberia capsized in 1991.
Date taken: 2011-09-29
File id: 22647

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Phil Royal 2011-09-29

'Iberia' and Containership

Built in Rotterdam in 1959, the tug Iberia (operated by GPS Marine based in Chatham) is dwarfed as she chugs by the containership Rio de la Plata. During her long career, Iberia capsized in 1991.
Date taken: 2011-09-29
File id: 22647