S136A, BDB 86/1/6387 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.S136A
Chusan P&O
Sep 1950
After World War Two, P&O, like many other British and Commonwealth shipping companies, embarked on rebuilding their fleets due to their losses. Chusan was launched on 28th June 1949, and used mainly on the UK to Australia/NZ route to transport thousands of people to new lives there. ('£10 Poms'). Chusan departing Barrow through the dock complex with the aid of tugs. Aircraft Carrier astern could be HMS Majestic/HMAS Melbourne.
S136A, BDB 86/1/6387 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.S136A
Chusan P&O
Sep 1950
After World War Two, P&O, like many other British and Commonwealth shipping companies, embarked on rebuilding their fleets due to their losses. Chusan was launched on 28th June 1949, and used mainly on the UK to Australia/NZ route to transport thousands of people to new lives there. ('£10 Poms'). Chusan departing Barrow through the dock complex with the aid of tugs. Aircraft Carrier astern could be HMS Majestic/HMAS Melbourne.
| Location: | Ramsden Dock, Barrow Island, Barrow-in-Furness | Cumbria Archives Reference: | BDB 86/1/6387 |
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| Sankey Number: | S136A |
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