Photographs of the launch of the 'Border Hunter', 1953
Scope and Contents
Seventeen black-and-white photographs of the launch on 22 December 1953 of the M.T. 'Border Hunter', built for the Lowland Tanker Co. Ltd by Scotts' Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd, Greenock. The album includes photographs of the vessel at dock and at sea and of the guests at the launch.
Dates
- Creation: 1953
Creator
- From the Fonds: Jardine, Matheson and Co. Ltd (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf.
Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers.
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Extent
1 album(s) (1 album)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Fair condition, but the spine is worn and flaky.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Received from Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, 28 October 2015.
Subject
- Lowland Tanker Co Ltd (Organization)
Repository Details
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