S56, BDB 86/1/6318 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.S56
Fenella
1937
Fenella built by Vickers Armstrong, Barrow for the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company, was launched on 16th December 1936. Seen here steaming south down Walney Channel. Requisitioned by the Admiralty during World War Two as a troopship, Fenella was sunk during the Dunkirk evacuation on the 29th May 1940 whilst under the command of Captain W. Cubbon and crewed mainly by Manxmen.
S56, BDB 86/1/6318 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.S56
Fenella
1937
Fenella built by Vickers Armstrong, Barrow for the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company, was launched on 16th December 1936. Seen here steaming south down Walney Channel. Requisitioned by the Admiralty during World War Two as a troopship, Fenella was sunk during the Dunkirk evacuation on the 29th May 1940 whilst under the command of Captain W. Cubbon and crewed mainly by Manxmen.
| Location: | Walney Channel, Barrow-in-Furness | Cumbria Archives Reference: | BDB 86/1/6318 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sankey Number: | S56 |
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