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KING GEORGE V – Passenger Turbine Steamer – Leaving Oban,Scotland – 13.9.1969

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KING GEORGE V - Pass Cruise 789 grt / 1926 blt / UK Leaving Oban - 13.9.1969 Don Smith Collection Notes:- Launched 29.4.1926 TheKing George V was a passenger turbine steamer that operated on the Firth of Clyde for nearly 50 years and became famous for its heroic service during World War II.

Construction and early service
Built in Dumbarton: The ship was built in 1926 by William Denny and Brothers for Turbine Steamers Ltd., a company that served routes on the River Clyde. A pioneering design: The King George V was one of the first passenger vessels to use high-pressure, geared turbines. However, the advanced engineering led to early problems, including boiler explosions that killed two firemen in 1927. Operational routes: After being re-boilered, the steamer served popular routes to Inveraray and Campbeltown. In 1935, its ownership was transferred to David MacBrayne Ltd., and it became based out of Oban, cruising to scenic spots in the Inner Hebrides.

World War II service

During the war, the ship was requisitioned for military use and gained renown for its service in major Allied operations.
Dunkirk evacuation: In 1940, the King George V transported troops from the beaches of Dunkirk, making six voyages and rescuing 4,300 men. Atlantic Charter: In 1941, the vessel carried Prime Minister Winston Churchill to his battleship to meet with U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt for the Atlantic Conference.

Later years and fate
Post-war career: After the war, the steamer returned to its cruising routes on the Clyde. It was incorporated into the Caledonian MacBrayne fleet in 1973. Retirement and fire: The ship was withdrawn from service in 1974 and sold to a company intending to convert it into a floating pub or restaurant. In 1981, while undergoing conversion in Cardiff, a fire destroyed the vessel. Scrapping: The fire-damaged hulk was finally scrapped in 1984, bringing an end to the ship's 58-year career

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MICHELANGELO – Transatlantic Passenger Liner – Tilbury Landing Stage,River Thames – 2.8.1974 – IMO 5234113

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Michelangelo - Passenger Liner/Cruise Ship 45911 grt / 1965 blt / Italy / 5234113 At Tilbury Landing Stage - 2.8.1974 Don Smith Collection Notes:-

The SS Michelangelo was a luxurious Italian ocean liner built in 1965 for the Italian Line's transatlantic service.

Despite being a marvel of Italian engineering and design, the ship had a short and ill-fated career.

Construction: The ship was built by Ansaldo Shipyards in Genoa, and its hull design was meant to be both modern and fast.
Funnels: The Michelangelo had distinctive latticed funnels topped with large fins. This innovative, wind-tunnel-tested design was intended to keep smoke away from the passenger decks, and it proved to be highly effective. Interiors: The liner's interiors were stylish and modern, decorated in an Art Deco style by renowned Italian architects. Notable features included a 489-seat cinema, a variety of public lounges, and multiple swimming pools. Sister ship: The Michelangelo was built alongside an identical sister ship, the SS Raffaello, which was constructed in a different Italian shipyard. The two ships were among the last great transatlantic liners ever built. End of service: After just ten years in service, the Michelangelo was laid up in 1975, having never turned a profit. Sold to Iran: In 1977, the Shah of Iran purchased the Michelangelo and the Raffaello to be used as floating military barracks. The ships, which originally cost $45 million each, were sold for just $2 million apiece. Scrapped: After the Iranian revolution, the ship deteriorated. Plans to convert it into a luxury cruise ship never materialized. The SS Michelangelo was ultimately sold for scrap and dismantled in Pakistan in 1991.

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PENDENNIS CASTLE – Passenger Cargo Liner – Union Castle Line,Royal Mail Ship – Southampton 1971 – Built By Harland and Wolff,Belfast – IMO 5273808

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Pendennis Castle - Passenger Cargo Liner 28582 grt / 1958 blt / UK / 5273808 Docked at Southampton - August 1971 Don Smith Collection Notes:- RMS Pendennis Castle was a Royal Mail Ship, passenger and cargo liner operated by the Union-Castle Line. The vessel served the Union-Castle Line from 1959–1976 on a regular route between the UK and South Africa for the Southampton to Las Palmas, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, East London and Durban "Cape Mail" service. n

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KING GEORGE V – Passenger Turbine Steamer – Leaving Oban,Scotland – 13.9.1969

MICHELANGELO – Transatlantic Passenger Liner – Tilbury Landing Stage,River Thames – 2.8.1974 – IMO 5234113

PENDENNIS CASTLE – Passenger Cargo Liner – Union Castle Line,Royal Mail Ship – Southampton 1971 – Built By Harland and Wolff,Belfast – IMO 5273808