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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D6719/1/2/1
TitleLog book for the Thomas Cook and Son Southern Hemisphere World Cruise on board the SS Franconia
Date1927-1941
DescriptionRing binder containing printed passenger list, itinerary, and other information for the cruise, including programme for 'The Visit of King Neptune on Crossing the Line'. At the back is a handwritten account by Nellie of the journey which left New York on January 12th 1927, followed by an account of her experiences on M.V. Georgic May to July 1941, including a detailed account of the bombing of M.V. Georgic on 14 July 1941.
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LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
Archive CreatorNellie Hodgkins (1900-1969) of Swallownest, Yorkshire and Bolsover, stewardess
TermSecond World War (1939-1945)
Cruise ships
Travel abroad
Diaries
Seagoing vessels
Ships
Naval vessels
Ocean travel
Travel

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