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The S.S. Alcantara has been fitted with steam turbines and is ready for service. Here is the liner in the fitting out wharf at Belfast
The S.S. Alcantara has been fitted with steam turbines and is ready for service. Here is the liner in the fitting out wharf at Belfast

The S.S. Alcantara has been fitted with steam turbines and is ready for service. Here is the liner in the fitting out wharf at Belfast

Date5/11/1935
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Original Toronto Star caption: The S.S. Alcantara has been fitted with steam turbines and is ready for service. Here is the liner in the fitting out wharf at Belfast
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0014103F
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