Menu for the Farewell Dinner aboard the R.M.S. Lancastria, June 12, 1937

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Menu for the Farewell Dinner aboard the R.M.S. Lancastria, June 12, 1937

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Sale 449: Rare Americana - Travel & Exploration - Cruise Ship Memorabilia - Cartography (#449) 03/10/2011 1:00 PM PST Closed
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Lot #171Menu for the Farewell Dinner aboard the R.M.S. Lancastria, June 12, 1937

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Lot closed - Sold For (Includes Buyers Premium):$62.50

Estimate: $100 - $150

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Sale 449: Rare Americana - Travel & Exploration - Cruise Ship Memorabilia - Cartography (#449) 03/10/2011 1:00 PM PST Closed
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Heading:

zzc(Cunard Line - R.M.S. Lancastria)

Title:

Menu for the Farewell Dinner aboard the R.M.S. Lancastria, June 12, 1937

Author:

**

Date Published:

1937

Description:

Printed menu within coronation year folder featuring King George VI.

The RMS Lancastria was sunk on June 17, 1940 during World War II with the loss of an estimated 4,000 plus lives. It is the worst single loss of life in British maritime history and the bloodiest single engagement for UK forces (in terms of lives lost). The sinking claimed more lives than the combined losses of Titanic and Lusitania.

Condition:

Ribbon nearly detached; very good.

Item#:

212477

Headline:

Farewell Dinner aboard the R.M.S. Lancastria
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