S142A, BDB 86/1/6393 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.S142A
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, Buenos Aires on the 4th April 1950. Vessel in Walney Channel, tugs in attendance, vessel in tow towards Barrow dock complex. Shipyard workers observing launch from end of slipway. Vickers house flag and Argentinian flags flying on vessel.
S142A, BDB 86/1/6393 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.S142A
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, Buenos Aires on the 4th April 1950. Vessel in Walney Channel, tugs in attendance, vessel in tow towards Barrow dock complex. Shipyard workers observing launch from end of slipway. Vickers house flag and Argentinian flags flying on vessel.
| Location: | Walney Channel Barrow in Furness, Barrow Island Ward | Cumbria Archives Reference: | BDB 86/1/6393 |
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| Sankey Number: | S142A |
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