Cunard Line Lancastria, 1990
Scope and Contents
Photolithographic print.
Dates
- 1990
Creator
- From the Collection: Gelzer, Gary, 1949-2012 (Person)
Language
English
Conditions Governing Access
Restricted. To inquire about access to this collection, please contact the Transportation Library at transportationlibrary@northwestern.edu or (847) 491-5273.
Extent
From the Collection: 454.00 items
From the Collection: 4.00 folders
Dimensions
10 cm x 15 cm
Subject
Ocean liners--Pictorial works.
Abstract
The 16,000 ton twin-screw Lancastria was built by W. Beardmore and Co. of Glasgow, and launched on 31st May 1920, she operated on the North Atlantic until 1940 she was refitted for troop carrying. On 16th June 1940, while evacuating troops and refugees from St. Nazaire, she was attacked by German aircraft and sank within 20 minutes. An estimated 3,000 people died.
Publisher
Marine Art Services
Note
"No. 9"
Subject
Cunard Steamship Company, Ltd.--Pictorial works.
Place of publication
Hull, UK
Library Details
Part of the Northwestern University Transportation Library Repository
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