Port & River — 1937
Souvenir Guide to the Home Fleet
A leaflet issued for passengers on board steamboats of the Eagle and Queen Line, identifying naval vessels anchored in the Thames and estuary for the Coronation of King George VI in May 1937. For this occasion the 'Home' or 'Grand Fleet' was anchored between the Upper Pool and Southend, with seven of the navy's largest battleships being anchored off of Southend, including HMS Nelson and Rodney, and the Courageous and Royal Oak which were both sunk by U-Boats during the Second World War.
- Category:
- Port & River
- Object ID:
- 2011.90/20
- Object name:
- Souvenir Guide to the Home Fleet
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- Artist/Maker:
- Eagle & Queen Line Pleasure Steamers
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- Production date:
- 1937
- Material:
paper
- Measurements/duration:
- H 185 mm, 120 mm
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- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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