SS RYDE Ex White Star Tender SS MAGNETIC Photograph
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:3346350 | Modified Item: No |
| Type: Photograph | Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom |
Vintage photograph of SS Ryde. Originally White Star Line SS Magnetic built by Harland and Wolff and launched on 28 March 1891, being delivered to her new owners on 6 June 1891. She was based at the Port of Liverpool and upon her completion, used mainly to take passengers to White Star's various ocean liners. However, she was also used as a water carrier, tow boat, tug and Mersey cruise boat.From 1891 to 1932, Magnetic served with the White Star Line. On 3 October 1925 a fire bro...ke out on board Magnetic, and she was beached and later repaired at Liverpool. She was then sold by White Star in December 1932 to the Alexandra Towing Company, of Liverpool. Now renamed Ryde, she resumed her usual duties and was present at the opening of No.2 Stanlow Oil Dock in the Manchester Ship Canal in 1933. She was based at Llandudno from 1934, and was used as an excursion steamer. She was sold to ship breakers on 20 October 1935 and was scrapped at Port Glasgow.
Please note this is NOT A POSTCARD, but an original photograph measuring 3.5" x 6.25".
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Please note this is NOT A POSTCARD, but an original photograph measuring 3.5" x 6.25".
I am happy to combine shipping for multiple purchases. Please wait for an invoice before paying.
