S132A, BDB 86/1/6384 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.S132A
Launch Oronsay
30 Jun 1950
The Orient Line, after World War Two, 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 drag chains taking the strain and shipyard workers at the bottom of the slipway.
S132A, BDB 86/1/6384 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.S132A
Launch Oronsay
30 Jun 1950
The Orient Line, after World War Two, 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 drag chains taking the strain and shipyard workers at the bottom of the slipway.
| Location: | Walney Channel Barrow-in-Furness, Barrow Island Ward | Cumbria Archives Reference: | BDB 86/1/6384 |
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| Sankey Number: | S132A |
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