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no.1290

Prince of Wales

Pre 1915

A paddle steamer under way with plenty of black smoke coming from its funnels and many passengers on deck. Small ship in the background. Prince of Wales was 1568 tons GRT, built in 1887 and bought by IOMSP in 1888. She was sold to the Admiralty in 1915 and scrapped in 1919.

https://www.sankeyphotoarchive.uk/collection/view/?id=8863

no.1290

Prince of Wales

Pre 1915

A paddle steamer under way with plenty of black smoke coming from its funnels and many passengers on deck. Small ship in the background. Prince of Wales was 1568 tons GRT, built in 1887 and bought by IOMSP in 1888. She was sold to the Admiralty in 1915 and scrapped in 1919.

Location: At sea Cumbria Archives Reference: BDB 86/1/6812
Sankey Number: 1290

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Album Number: Album 08 1035-1332

Page Number: 10

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1173 Arizona Small freighter moored by the depositing dock.
1174 Arizona Small freighter moored by the depositing dock.
1175 Arizona, Mystery ship Small freighter moored by the depositing dock.
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