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Framed collection of photographs,  DUNIH 2023.17

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Framed collection of photographs,

Framed collection of photographs, featuring 6 photographs an one timetable all with engraved plaques. The photographs where compiled by the donor, but not taken by him. The collection is mounted on a blue felt background.

The collection is titled with a plaque: The ships all brought raw jute bales from India to Dundee for the Mills.
The timetable is for regular direct services from Glasgow and Birkenhead to Calcutta by Brocklebank line.
The ships featrured are:
SS Marwarri 1935-1963
SS Maskeliya 1954-1969
SS Makalla 1946-1963
MV City of Albans 1960-1979 (taken on maiden voyage)
SS Mandasor 1946-1962
MV City of Worchester 1960-1979 (built Caledon Dundee)

Number: DUNIH 2023.17
Name: Framed collection of photographs,
Date: Not Specified
Location: In Store