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The South African Statesman (1961).

The South African Statesman (1961).
The South African Statesman (1961).
© National Maritime Museum, London
Repro ID: P37948
Description: The 'South African Statesman' (1961, 8405 GRT) in the West India Docks in July 1964. She had a complex history. She was launched at Greenock in 1959 as the Clan Line's 'Clan Sinclair'. After several changes of ownership and a spell as the 'Bosbok', she was owned by Springbok Shipping Co. Ltd. at this time. She was broken up in 1972.
Creator: Grierson
Date: 11 July 1964
Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London. Grierson Collection
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