Isle of Guernsey

Saw her along with Normannia, Falaise and Isle of Sark in the basin used by British Railways ferries in 1959. Had great views of the illuminated funnels of Queen Mary in the nearby Ocean Terminal. Just Wonderful.

Alan

By Chove - burning all the crew's old socks, by the look of things! Splendid! Donald.

Period 1930-1933, before white paint on superstructure extended down to upper deck level. Oil fired boilers as built. I suppose easier/cheaper than transporting coal south. As I remember her she was relatively clean burning but would for no apparent reason lay a thick smoke screen for about 10-15 secs every so often.