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King George V Dock, London

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MV 'Menestheus' in King George V Dock
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King George V Dock is one of three docks in the Royal Docks of east London, now part of the redeveloped Docklands.

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King George V Dock, London
Connaught Road, London Silvertown (London Borough of Newham)

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E16 2FA London, Silvertown (London Borough of Newham)
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