S140, BDB 86/1/6391 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.S140
Launch of 17 De Octubre
4 Apr 1950
Launch of passenger refrigerated cargo ship 17 De Octubre for the Argentinian company Cia. Argentina de Nav. Dodero, Buenos Aires. Launched on the 4 April 1950. Vessel entering Walney Channel, drag chains in full tension to slow down entry, a few shipyard workers observing the launch.
S140, BDB 86/1/6391 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.S140
Launch of 17 De Octubre
4 Apr 1950
Launch of passenger refrigerated cargo ship 17 De Octubre for the Argentinian company Cia. Argentina de Nav. Dodero, Buenos Aires. Launched on the 4 April 1950. Vessel entering Walney Channel, drag chains in full tension to slow down entry, a few shipyard workers observing the launch.
| Location: | Walney Channel Barrow-in-Furness, Barrow Island Ward | Cumbria Archives Reference: | BDB 86/1/6391 |
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| Sankey Number: | S140 |
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