Mid 20th Century Silver Bookmark with Cruise Liner Interest 'H.M.S Stratheden'

Mappin & Webb, Birmingham & Chester 1959
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A mid 20th century silver and enamel Bookmark with Cruise Liner Interest, the handle with applied silver gilt and enamel Coat of Arms of P & O, the blade engraved P & O Stratheden.

A memento from H.M.S. Stratheden

By Mappin & Webb, Birmingham, 1959

H.M.S. Stratheden
Built in 1937 by Vickers-Armstrong, Barrow-in-Furness, she was launched on 10th June for the P&O Line, and her maiden voyage to Australia started on 24th Dec.
She was 23,732 gross tons, length 664.5ft x beam 82.1ft, one funnel, two masts, twin screw, speed 20 knots. Accommodation for 530-1st and 450-tourist class passengers.
Between 1939-1945 she served as a troopship, was reconditioned 1946-47 and resumed her P&O Line service in June 1947. Sold to John S. Latsis, Piraeus in 1964, she was renamed Henrietta Latsis, and in 1966 was renamed Marianna Latsis. Scrapped at Spezia in 1969.

Sold - £175.00

Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair
Dimensions
H
109 mm (4.29 inches)
Weight
15.00 Grams (0.48 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
TRS240713.B
Medium
Silver
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