This picture by Jon Bennett shows the large roll-on roll-off vessel Grande Atlantico approaching the docks aided by four harbour tugs.
The 56,000 tons vessel was docked in the No 2 dry-dock by pilot Nick Martin assisted by pilot Nick Gilbert who was stationed afte for the stern first docking procedure.
The vessel could be the first of three Grimaldi Lines contracts won by A&P Falmouth.
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