S127A, BDB 86/1/6379 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.S127A
Presidente Peron Launch
3 Nov 1948
Launch of Presidente Peron on 3rd November 1948, a passenger cargo ship built for the Argentinian government. Vessel entering Walney Channel, floating wooden debris from launch in evidence and tugs, belching black smoke, in attendance in preparation for towing vessel into Barrow dock complex for fitting out, crowd of male and female shipyard workers observing launch.
S127A, BDB 86/1/6379 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.S127A
Presidente Peron Launch
3 Nov 1948
Launch of Presidente Peron on 3rd November 1948, a passenger cargo ship built for the Argentinian government. Vessel entering Walney Channel, floating wooden debris from launch in evidence and tugs, belching black smoke, in attendance in preparation for towing vessel into Barrow dock complex for fitting out, crowd of male and female shipyard workers observing launch.
| Location: | Vickers Armstrong, Barrow-in-Furness, Barrow Island Ward | Cumbria Archives Reference: | BDB 86/1/6379 |
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| Sankey Number: | S127A |
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