Launch of the Brazilian battleship Minas Geraes
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Postcard of the launch of the Brazilian battleship 'Minas Geraes' at the Elswick Shipyard of Sir W.G. Armstrong Whitworth & Co. Ltd, Newcastle upon Tyne, 10 September 1908 (TWAM ref. DF.CLR/8/5).
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The postcard is unused.
This set celebrates the many postcards in our collections. The people, places and events they show can give us an insight into the past, documenting the landscape, the fashions, the way we lived. Some postcards are unused but others tell us something about the people who bought them, through the messages they wrote. They can give us a fascinating glimpse into people’s lives.
(Copyright) We're happy for you to share this digital image within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email [email protected].
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Billy Embleton
Was the most powerful battleship in the world at launch.
Steve Ellwood, Whitley Bay, North East England
Never fired its guns in anger and notable for two mutinee's. Scrapped in Italy during 1954.
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Thanks for sharing your wonderful photo for all to see.
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