On this day (8th June) – WW2 Shipwreckollections
SS Orama (1924-1940) The SS Orama was built in 1924 by Vickers and owned by the Orient Steam Navigation Co.
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SS Orama (1924-1940) The SS Orama was built in 1924 by Vickers and owned by the Orient Steam Navigation Co.
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The Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society is delighted to report it has received £30K funding, towards its work supporting the seafaring community, from The Merchant Navy Fund.
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Last weekend, we commemorated the strategic victory that was Jutland and remembered the terrible loss of life sustained by the Royal Navy.
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SS Catford (1919-1943) The SS Catford was built in 1919 and was owned by South Metropolitan Gas Co.
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SS British Grenadier (1922-1941) The SS British Grenadier was built in 1922 and captained by Master Henry George Jeary.
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SS Piako (1920-1941) SS Piako was a British Refrigerated Cargo Liner of 8,283 tonnes, built in 1920 by Alexander Stephen & Sons, Glasgow. She was powered by a two stage steam turbines of high and low pressure giving 13 knots.
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