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Merchant Seaman Sitting On Deck c.1945

1945
Merchant Seaman Sitting On Deck c.1945
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The ship is possibly the “Saluta” [see 0532-116].

The “Saluta” was a German-built cargo ship (formerly the “Lothringen” and then the “Southern King”) registered in London and part of the Salvesen fleet of whaling factory ships.

Donor number: 0532-113

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1940s 1945 arms-crossed boat bollard bonnet cap chain commerce convoy deck men merchant merchant navy navy outdoor pulley railing sailing sailor Saluta Salvesen sea seaman ship sitting smiling smoke steam THELMA Trade trousers vest whaling work
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