The Manitoba 'Adrift' In The River Usk Newport

Huge former Canadian Great Lakes cargo ship scrapped at Cashmore's Newport in 1969. Built in 1907 and formerly named Verona, it had a gross tonnage of 6127. There was high drama prior to her final demise. She was left resting on the muddy bank of ...

The Manitoba at Cashmore's 12th September 1969.

Huge former Canadian Great Lakes cargo ship scrapped at Cashmore's Newport in 1969. Built in 1907 and formerly named Verona, it had a gross tonnage of 6127. There was high drama prior to her final demise. She was left resting on the muddy bank of ...

Cargo ship Giallia scrapped at Cashmore's 1970.

Photographed 5 July 1970. Ex Binna, built 1953, 1858 gross tons, arrived at Cashmore's 11th Feb 1970.

Cargo Ship Petros Scrapped At Cashmore's Newport

3349 gross tons. Built as "Mabella" 1948, renamed "Highliner" in 1959, "Virgin Mary" in 1966 and "Petros" in 1967. Scrapped at Cashmores June 1972.

Welsh Prince.

Bristol to Newport passenger boat until the opening of the Severn Tunnel in 1886. Built 1871, gross weight 154 tons. Scrapped at Cashmore's Newport July 1930.

The Cato sinking at her moorings Avonmouth Dock.

A coaster built 1946, weight 939 gross tons. Scrapped at Cashmore's Newport June 1963. Photo: Peter Gosson.

The Cardiff Queen Arriving at Cashmore's Newport 9th April 1968

Paddle steamer Cardiff Queen gross weight 765 tons. Built 1947. Scrapped at Cashmore's Newport April 1968.

Paddle Steamer Ravenswood.

Built 1891, gross weight 344 tons. Scrapped at Cashmore's Newport October 1955. Pre 2nd World War postcard view,

Paddle Steamer Britannia - Last Trip from the Landing Stage Newport

Built 1896, gross weight 489 tons. Scrapped at Cashmore's Newport December 1956. Photo taken 11th September 1956.

Paddle Steamer Cardiff Queen

P&A Campbell Ltd paddle steamer Cardiff Queen gross weight 765 tons. Built 1947. Scrapped at Cashmore's Newport April 1968. Tuck's Real Photograph postcard view.

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