EPW049649 ENGLAND (1936) [Unlocated]. The Union-Castle Line "Stirling Castle" at sea, unlocated, 1936. This image has been produced from a copy-negative.
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Title | [EPW049649] The Union-Castle Line "Stirling Castle" at sea, unlocated, 1936. This image has been produced from a copy-negative. |
Reference | EPW049649 |
Date | January-1936 |
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Country | ENGLAND |
Easting / Northing | 0, 0 |
Longitude / Latitude | -7.556448482059, 49.766185796754 |
National Grid Reference | SV000000 |
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This was probably taken in the English Channel as the ship was based in Southampton and sailed to & from South Africa delivering mail and cargo. The first voyage was on 7 February 1936. The photograph was probably taken for publicity and advertising. Note the ship is looking rather smart. See http://www.shippingwondersoftheworld.com/stirling-castle.html and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MV_Stirling_Castle |
Tony S |
Tuesday 27th of October 2015 02:49:58 PM |