SeapixOnlineDisplaying 1 of 3 S.S. SHIELDHALL (1955/1972grt/IMO 5322752) built by Lobnitz and Co of Renfrew, Scotland as a slurry carrier. Today she is largest remaining steam-powered general-cargo, passenger ship in the world operating from her base in Southampton's eastern docks.
As of 2011 she is at risk of being scrapped. See: http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/8765922.___Don___t_allow__steamer_to_be_lost_to_nation___/ Keywords: Historic Shipping, Miscellaneous Vessels, MARITIME IMAGES, |
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