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lovely shot

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Very impressive shot.

Your wonderful capture was seen in Black & White Photos
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It seems interesting!!

Thank you TWAM, another cracker of a old black and white shot that is much appreciated here.

"(1935) The demise of the beloved Mauretania was protested by many of her loyal passengers, including President Franklin D. Roosevelt who wrote a private letter arguing against the scrapping". Thank-you very much for providing this look at a magnificent ship.

You're welcome. Great piece of information, Konabish. Where's it taken from?

To the ship breakers On the route to Rosyth, Mauretania stopped at her birthplace the Tyne for half an hour, where she drew crowds of sightseers and was boarded by the Lord Mayor of Newcastle. The mayor bid her farewell from the people of Newcastle, and her last captain, A.T. Brown, then resumed his course for Rosyth. With masts cut down to fit, the ship passed under the Forth Bridge and was delivered to the breakers. The demise of the beloved Mauretania was protested by many of her loyal passengers, including President Franklin D. Roosevelt who wrote a private letter arguing against the scrapping. www.peekarica.com/steampedia/index.php?title=RMS_Mauretania I've seen those sad and lasting words quoted numerous times.

Thank you Konabish, very nice thread.

I would have loved to hear that machine rumble down some cobblestone streets.

What model of steam tractor is that? There appears to be a Sun emblem on the side.

Unfortunately we don't have information on what model the tractor is, it would require some research, maybe the Road Locomotive Society would be better suited in advising you on the model.

GribPhoto It looks like a Burrell road locomotive.