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The barque L'Avenir (1908).
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| The L'Avenir (1908). |
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| © National Maritime Museum, London |
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| Repro ID: P8155 |
| Description: The barque 'L'Avenir' (1908), proably alongside McDougall's Wheatsheaf Mill in the Millwall Docks. Built in Germany, in 1911 she became the first sailing ship to be fitted with a radio transmitter. Between 1932 and 1937 she was owned by Gustaf Erikson, and carried Australian grain to London. She disappeared without trace in March 1938. |
| Creator: Unknown |
| Date: 1930s |
| Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London | |
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