Swans, Wallsend 1948. Duquesa fitting out at Leslies.

Fine photo. Thanks Lord of Hebburn

Port Brisbane.

Swan Hunter and Wigham Richardson, as yard number 1763 for Port Line, London.
Was the Company Flagship for a while.
Launched 6th July 1948. Completed February 1949.
11,942 Gross. 11,950 Dwt.
17 knots.

Broken up at Hong Kong. Arrival 2nd November 1975.

Excellent launch photo above by Tynebuoy.
Here's a less than perfect picture of her completed.

... and another, against a well-known background

Still a most pleasing design, even after 65 years!

Ron