S156A, BDB 86/1/6407 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.S156A
P&O Liner Himalaya
Aug 1949
After World War Two, P&O like many other British and Commonwealth shipping companies, embarked on rebuilding their fleets due to their losses. Himalaya - launched 5th October 1948 - was used mainly on the UK to Australia/NZ route to transport thousands of people to new lives there. (£10 Poms). Himalaya ready to be towed out of Barrow dock complex into Walney Channel, still tied up but with tugs taking the strain, ready for departure.
S156A, BDB 86/1/6407 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.S156A
P&O Liner Himalaya
Aug 1949
After World War Two, P&O like many other British and Commonwealth shipping companies, embarked on rebuilding their fleets due to their losses. Himalaya - launched 5th October 1948 - was used mainly on the UK to Australia/NZ route to transport thousands of people to new lives there. (£10 Poms). Himalaya ready to be towed out of Barrow dock complex into Walney Channel, still tied up but with tugs taking the strain, ready for departure.
| Location: | Outside Barrow dock complex in Walney Channel | Cumbria Archives Reference: | BDB 86/1/6407 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sankey Number: | S156A |
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