potosi

There are only few photos of the POTOSI in the gallery, but with detailed information. Otherwise you can click here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potosi_(barque) The Potosi had arrived from Chile with a cargo of nitrate in 62,829 bags (abt. 6,200 tons). Less well-known is the other ship on this p

Pacific Steam Navigation Co, POTOSI Thames June 1964, approaching KGV Docks. Picked up this slide on Ebay.

PSNC Potosi arriving at Liverpool Gladstone Lock

at Swansea 5th September 1972

5-mast barque Potosi on the left. 1895 June 8 Launched at the shipyard of J.C. Tecklenborg, Geestemünde, for F. Laeisz, Hamburg. Employed in the nitrate trade. The first master was the legendary Captain Robert Hilgendorf. 1925 July 13, left Cardiff for Mejillones with a cargo of coal and coke. 1925

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