tug atlas lagos 1966

Crew going to stations on this 500ft long Dutch vessel lying head-in on Custom Quay Lagos September 1966.Going ahead on the engine and hard to starboard against the backspring will bring the stern out into the flood.

This Dutch vessel is 500ft OA and the channel is 550ft. Departue is therefore only on the flood as it is easier to judge the distance off. Actually the Mate on the bow is over the quay but as long as the ship has sternway, all is well. I don't have a picture of her sister the Vulcan.