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The Saphir (1897).
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| The Saphir (1897). |
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| © National Maritime Museum, London |
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| Repro ID: P12929 |
| Description: The Antwerp-based short sea steamer 'Saphir' (1897), owned by the Societe Anonyme de John Cockerell of Liege. John Cockerell, the son of a Lancashire weaver who emigrated to Belgium, was the first great industrialist on the European continent. The 'Saphir' was in Tilbury Docks at the time of the census in March 1901. |
| Creator: Unknown |
| Date: 1937 |
| Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London | |
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