S130A, BDB 86/1/6382 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.S130A
Launch Oronsay
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, Vickers house flag and Union Jack flying.
S130A, BDB 86/1/6382 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.S130A
Launch Oronsay
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, Vickers house flag and Union Jack flying.
| Location: | Walney Channel Barrow-in-Furness, Barrow Island Ward | Cumbria Archives Reference: | BDB 86/1/6382 |
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| Sankey Number: | S130A |
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