S154A, BDB 86/1/6405 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.S154A
Orient Line Orsova
Mar 1954
After World War Two, Orient Line like many other British and Commonwealth shipping companies, embarked on rebuilding their fleets due to their losses. Orsova - launched on14th May 1953 - was used mainly on the Australia and NZ route to transport thousands of people to new lives in Australia and NZ. (£10 Poms) Orsova with iconic "Welsh hat funnel” departing Barrow stern first with the aid of tugs; shipyard cranes and Lady of Mann ferry boat in view.
S154A, BDB 86/1/6405 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.S154A
Orient Line Orsova
Mar 1954
After World War Two, Orient Line like many other British and Commonwealth shipping companies, embarked on rebuilding their fleets due to their losses. Orsova - launched on14th May 1953 - was used mainly on the Australia and NZ route to transport thousands of people to new lives in Australia and NZ. (£10 Poms) Orsova with iconic "Welsh hat funnel” departing Barrow stern first with the aid of tugs; shipyard cranes and Lady of Mann ferry boat in view.
| Location: | Buccleuch Dock, Barrow Island, Barrow-in Furness | Cumbria Archives Reference: | BDB 86/1/6405 |
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| Sankey Number: | S154A |
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