Antarctic Ship Prepares For Sailing -- The 849-tons motor vessel "Theron" which sails with the advance party of the Commonwealth Antarctic Expedition on Monday (Nov. 14th) seen lying in Millwall Docks, where she is now being loaded in preparation for sailing. The 849-tons Motor Vessel "Theron" moored in Millwall docks (London) is now being loaded ready for next Monday's sailing of the 17-man advance party of the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition. About 300-tons of stores, including two Auster aircraft and 24 dogs, are being taken on this Expediton. November 09, 1955. (Photo by Fox Photos).