Soviet seawomen paint their ship in the Thames . Two Russian girls , two of the only five Russian girl sailors , who work just as ordinary seamen with the men hands , are busy on their ship , the Soviet motor ship Copoperatzia at Hayes Wharf , London painting the sides of the vessel . After two years at sea they are expected to qualify as third officers . Anikin , one of the girl sailors , working on the deck of the vessel in the Thames . 23 July 1932