Bronze Age Gold from Wales

Launch of M.V. VANCOUVER CITY, photograph

Photograph of the launch of the MV VANCOUVER CITY (Cardiff class bulk carrier), Upper Clyde Shipbuilders c.1970. Photograph shows port bow view and launch platform.

M.V. VANCOUVER CITY. Built 1970 by Upper Clyde Shipbuilding Ltd at the Govan Yard and was Yard/Hull No.840. First of the seven 840 class vessels built for Reardon Smith.

Collection Area

Industry

Item Number

2007.86/39

Historical Associations

Associated Person/Body: Reardon Smith Line
Association Type: Shipping company
Date: 1970 (circa)
Place: Glasgow

Acquisition

donation, 6/11/2007

Measurements

Length (mm): 205
Width (mm): 253

Techniques

Black and white (monochrome photograph)
Photograph

Material

Paper
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