The ship SS Ramses II aground in the Severn Estuary off Sharpness, Gloucestershire

Harold Wingham1951-05-24

Historic England
London, United Kingdom

Ramses II, an Egyptian cargo steamer, ran aground when it parted tow in the Severn Estuary in March 1951. It was carrying a cargo of maize from Odessa to Sharpness. The ship was built in 1924 by Ropner Shipbuilding & Repairing Co of Stockton-On-Tees.

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Title: The ship SS Ramses II aground in the Severn Estuary off Sharpness, Gloucestershire
Creator: Harold Wingham
Date Created: 1951-05-24
Rights: Copyright Historic England Archive. Harold Wingham Collection

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