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MG Hammond Bulk Carrier 45252/2016/Panama/9748045 Docked Europort - 17.5.2025 Dave Smith Collection -
MH Columbia - Bulk Carrier 34312 grt / Singapore / 9805673 In Gatun Lock,Panama Canal - 26.3.2024 Dave Smith Collection / M.Faeth -
MIAOULIS - Pass Cruise Docked at Piraeus - 17.10.1973 Don Smith Collection -
Michaela L - Gen Cargo - Coaster no details Arriving Maldon,Essex - 3.8.1970 Dave Smith Collection / B Dorman -
MICHELANGELO 45911 grt / 1965 blt / Italy / 5234113 Passing East Tilbury - 2.8.1974 Photo from The Don Smith Collection -
Michelangelo - Transatlantic 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. -
MICHIGAN - Off the coast of U.S.A. - April 1972
Flag AM / 9493 grt / 1969 blt.
Photo from The Don Smith Collection.
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MICHIGAN - Off the U.S.A.Coast - N.D.A.
Flag AM / 9493 grt / 1969 blt
Different view to PS 1260.
Photo from The Don Smith Collection.
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MICHIGAN HIGHWAY - (Vehicle Carrier) - IMO 9339832 - 56951 grt / 2008 blt / Japan - Calshot - 26.7.2009
Photo from The Dave Smith Collection
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MICHIGAN HIGHWAY - (Vehicle Carrier) - IMO 9339832 - 56951 grt / 2008 blt / Japan - Calshot - 26.7.2009
Photo from The Dave Smith Collection
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MICHIGAN HIGHWAY - Vehicle Carrier 59561 grt / 2008 blt / Japan / IMO 9339832 Southampton - 2009 Photo by Nigel Lawrence -
Michigan Trader - Container 15334/2008/Antigua & Barbuda/9437139 Underway Istanbul - 7.7.2016 Dave Smith Collection -
Michigan Trader - Container 15334/2008/Antigua & Barbuda/9437139 Underway Istanbul - 7.7.2016 Dave Smith Collection -
Midland Railway "1282" Class 2-4-0 No.1305 at an unknown location. Photograph circa late 19th century. Built in August 1876 at Derby,re-numbered 180 in 1907 & withdrawn in 12/1928. COPYRIGHT :- Steve Armitage Archive. PHOTOGRAPHER :- Unknown. -
Midland Railway "170" Class 2-4-0 No.171A at an unidentified MPD between February 1893 and January 1898. Built in February 1867 (as MR No.171) by Beyer Peacock & Co of Manchester rebuilt in December 1881,re-numbered 171A in February 1893 and withdrawn in January 1898. COPYRIGHT :- Steve Armitage Archive. PHOTOGRAPHER :- Unknown. -
Midland Railway class "2" ( LMS class "2P" ) 4-4-0 No.463 at unidentified location. Photograph circa 1912. Built in August 1895 (as MR No.230)at Derby and withdrawn as (BR No.40463) in August 1956. COPYRIGHT:- Steve Armitage Archive. PHOTOGRAPHER :- Unknown.
