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The 31, 000 ton liner Orcades, built for the Orient line by Vickers, Armstrong Ltd
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The 31, 000 ton liner Orcades, built for the Orient line by Vickers, Armstrong Ltd
The 31, 000 ton liner Orcades, built for the Orient line by Vickers, Armstrong Ltd, and which is the largest merchant ship to be launched in any country since the end of the war successfully went down to the slipway at Harrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, today. The launching ceremony was performed by lady Morshead, wife of Lt general Sir Leslie Morshead, manager of the Orient line. The Orcades is intended for the Australian run, and will carry 1560 passengers with cargo and mail, with a speed of 22 1/2 kn the ship will cut the prewar service schedule between England and Melbourne from 36 days to 28 days. Largest passenger liner yet built at Harrow, Orcades is estimated to cost ?3 million and is of entirely new design.
14 October 1947
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The Majestic Orcades - A Triumph of Post-War Engineering and Elegance
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. In this photo print, we witness the awe-inspiring moment when the magnificent 31,000-ton liner Orcades gracefully descended down the slipway at Harrow-in-Furness, Lancashire. Built by Vickers, Armstrong Ltd for the esteemed Orient Line, this colossal vessel proudly claims its title as the largest merchant ship launched since World War II. The launching ceremony was graced by Lady Morshead, wife of Lt General Sir Leslie Morshead - a fitting tribute to mark this monumental occasion. Designed specifically for the Australian run, Orcades is poised to revolutionize travel between England and Melbourne with her impressive speed of 22 1/2 knots. This technological marvel will reduce the arduous journey from 36 days to just 28 days. With a capacity to accommodate an astounding 1560 passengers alongside cargo and mail, Orcades represents not only a triumph in engineering but also promises unparalleled comfort and luxury on board. The ship's entirely new design showcases cutting-edge innovation that has been meticulously crafted at Harrow. Estimating a staggering cost of £3 million, Orcades stands tall as both a testament to human ingenuity and an embodiment of hope for post-war recovery. As she embarks on her maiden voyage towards Australia's shores, she carries with her dreams of exploration and connection across vast oceans. This remarkable photograph captures not just a ship but an era defined
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