Mystery ship, Manchester

kgvm · Dec 23, 2010

No, that's not the former "Le Rhin".

eddyw · Dec 23, 2010

Doesn't seem to resemble any of the "Special Service" vessels commissioned during WW2.

graham moore · Dec 23, 2010

I've looked closely at the flag, and it could well be a white ensign, as the base of the flag near the hoist looks much lighter than a red duster.

Trader · Dec 23, 2010

Interesting to see the old paddle tug at the stern. I remember one called the Old Trafford maybe Bob, the ex.MSC tugman can confirm.

Alec.

tell · Dec 26, 2010

wonder how she got under the bridges with those topmasts?

w.McQuaid · Dec 27, 2010

Is it definitely WWII not WWI?

Brent Chambers · Dec 28, 2010

I can only go on what's written on the back(WWII), and the person I bought it from--Billy Matthews was his uncle. I wondered if it was one of the Hogarth 'Barons', or even an early Manchester Liner? A lot of ships built between 1900-1930 of similar design. Masts look to be telescopic. Could be a double name?
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