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no.1973

SS Scythia Leaving Barrow

21 March 1921

View of Cunard ship being towed stern first by a tug assisted by Furness at the bow, Cartmel on fwd quarter and Walney near the stern. Two steamers on the left.

https://www.sankeyphotoarchive.uk/collection/view/?id=9892

no.1973

SS Scythia Leaving Barrow

21 March 1921

View of Cunard ship being towed stern first by a tug assisted by Furness at the bow, Cartmel on fwd quarter and Walney near the stern. Two steamers on the left.

Location: Ramsden Dock, Barrrow Island, Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria Archives Reference: BDB 86/1/7663
Sankey Number: 1973

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