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S.S. 'Speke', twin sternwheeler at Bululu on maiden trip July 7th 1910, 1907-07-07

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3045C/126

Scope and Contents

105 x 79 mm. New 30 ton lighter alonside, loading wimbi and cotton. A rather dark print showing the steamer 'Speke' on Lake Kioga with porters loading goods on to the lighter in the foreground.

Dates

  • Creation: 1907-07-07

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

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Biographical / Historical

Photographer unknown

Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Good condition.

Related Materials

Refer to Y30468L/33 for another photograph of the 'Speke', which was in service on the lake until 1962.

General

GD.

Originator(s)

Unknown

Finding aid date

2002-11-05 17:03:08+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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