S26A, BDB 86/1/6293 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.S26A
Orcades leaving Barrow July 7th 1937
7 Jul 1937
Orcades built at Vickers Barrow for the Orient Line. Launched 7th Dec 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 October 1942. Photo probably taken from Roa Island with the vessel in transit under its own steam. Small sailing boat in view.
S26A, BDB 86/1/6293 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.S26A
Orcades leaving Barrow July 7th 1937
7 Jul 1937
Orcades built at Vickers Barrow for the Orient Line. Launched 7th Dec 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 October 1942. Photo probably taken from Roa Island with the vessel in transit under its own steam. Small sailing boat in view.
| Location: | Walney Channel, Barrow-in-Furness | Cumbria Archives Reference: | BDB 86/1/6293 |
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| Sankey Number: | S26A |
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