no.3143

Vickers’ naval construction works, Barrow. L.P. turbine ready for steam trial

Further Information
Cumbria Archives Reference: ???
Sankey Number: 3143

Senders Message

"I will write a letter later on GE Paratov -?- ”

Sender
Posted From: Barrow-in-Furness
Date Posted: For many years, the shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness was owned by Vickers-Armstrong. In recent years it has had several different owners. In 2020 it is owned by BAe Systems. The older people in the town often still refer to the shipyard as Vickers, although that usage is gradually dying out
Postmark Date: 28/04/1915
Stamp if Shown: Green George V halfpenny
Receiver
Receivers Name: Mrs Paratov
Address: 6, Paxton Terrrace
Town or City: Hallfield, Sunderland