HIMALAYA at Southampton Docks

In: P&O; Part of our Postcards gallery

Date:
1920

Medium:
Gelatin print on card

Description:
HIMALAYA (1892) was requisitioned by the Admiralty for service as an armed merchant cruiser in August 1914. Her war duties included patrolling the China Sea and surveillance of German shipping at Manila - colliers bound for their Eastern fleet. She also defended the Suez Canal against Turkish attack and patrolled the Red Sea.

Featured Ship:
HIMALAYA (1892)

Shipping Line:
P&O STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY