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The South Africa Star (1943).
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| The South Africa Star (1943). |
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| © National Maritime Museum, London |
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| Repro ID: P37342 |
| Description: The Blue Star Line's 'South Africa Star' (1943, 8529 GRT) in the Royal Albert Dock in July 1965. Built at Seattle-Tacona as the escort carrier USS 'Winjah', she was transferred to the Royal Navy in 1944 as HMS 'Reaper'. After the war, she was converted to a merchant ship, and became the 'South Africa Star' in 1948. She was scrapped in 1967. |
| Creator: Grierson |
| Date: 23 July 1965 |
| Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London. Grierson Collection | |
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