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S.S. ATHELVISCOUNT, negative
Port bow view of S.S. ATHELVISCOUNT entering Cardiff Docks. Watermans boat with tug in foreground also in image.
Built 1929 by Duncan & Co Ltd., Port Glasgow, for Athel Line Ltd. 1942 – Torpedoed and damaged, she was declared a total constructive loss, but due to the shortage of ships at this time, was repaired and put back into service as EMPIRE VISCOUNT for MoWT. 1946 – Re-purchased by Athel Line, and renamed ATHELVISCOUNT again. She was broken up in 1957. Original date of 1972/74 incorrect, as broken up in 1957.
Collection Area
Industry
Item Number
79.76I/3447
Measurements
Length
(mm): 60
Width
(mm): 87
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