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The RMS 'Rangitata' (1929) was a vessel of the New Zealand Shipping Company which absorbed the Federal Steam Navigation Company in 1912, though the latter retained its house flag and was registered for tax purposes in England while NZSC was registered in New Zealand. A previous note on the ship suggests it was originally built (by John Brown on Clydebank) for the Federal line but transferred to NZSC in 1936 and it was scrapped in 1962. 'Rangitata' is depicted here in overall grey livery during its period in service as a government transport, which began with war service from 4 December 1939. It is fitted with a radar lantern on the bridge and is passing into London's Royal Docks from the King George V Dock lock. The three tugs belong to well-known London-based tug owning companies.
Title
The 'Rangitata' and Three London Tugs
Date
c.1945–1948
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 76 x W 101.5 cm
Accession number
BHC1534
Work type
Painting
National Maritime Museum
Romney Road, Greenwich, London, Greater London SE10 9NF England
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