S129A, BDB 86/1/6381 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.S129A
Launch Oronsay Orient
30 Jun 1950
After World War Two, the Orient Line, like many other British and Commonwealth shipping companies, embarked on rebuilding their fleets due to their losses. Oronsay was launched on 30th June 1950, and was initially mainly used to transport people to new lives in Australia and NZ. ('£10 Poms') Image shows Oronsay entering Walney Channel with tugs in attendance and Vickers house flag and Union Jack flying. Shipyard workers watch from the bottom of the slipway.
S129A, BDB 86/1/6381 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.S129A
Launch Oronsay Orient
30 Jun 1950
After World War Two, the Orient Line, like many other British and Commonwealth shipping companies, embarked on rebuilding their fleets due to their losses. Oronsay was launched on 30th June 1950, and was initially mainly used to transport people to new lives in Australia and NZ. ('£10 Poms') Image shows Oronsay entering Walney Channel with tugs in attendance and Vickers house flag and Union Jack flying. Shipyard workers watch from the bottom of the slipway.
| Location: | Walney Channel Barrow-in-Furness, Barrow Island Ward | Cumbria Archives Reference: | BDB 86/1/6381 |
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| Sankey Number: | S129A |
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