S24, BDB 86/1/6291 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.S24
Orcades leaving Barrow leaving Barrow July 7th 1937
7 Jul 1937
Orcades, built at Vickers Barrow for the Orient Line. Launched 7th December 1936 and used for the NZ and Australian route. Requisitioned by the Admiralty in 1939 and used as a troopship. Torpedoed and sank by U Boat 172 off South Africa in Oct 1942. Photo probably taken from Roa Island. Image is titled 'E27 RMS Orcades 23000 Tons' for postcard printing purposes.
S24, BDB 86/1/6291 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.S24
Orcades leaving Barrow leaving Barrow July 7th 1937
7 Jul 1937
Orcades, built at Vickers Barrow for the Orient Line. Launched 7th December 1936 and used for the NZ and Australian route. Requisitioned by the Admiralty in 1939 and used as a troopship. Torpedoed and sank by U Boat 172 off South Africa in Oct 1942. Photo probably taken from Roa Island. Image is titled 'E27 RMS Orcades 23000 Tons' for postcard printing purposes.
| Location: | Walney Channel, Barrow-in-Furness | Cumbria Archives Reference: | BDB 86/1/6291 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sankey Number: | S24 |
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