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The Scillonian manoeuvring though Ross Bridge after leaving Penzance Dry Dock

The Scillonian leaving Penzance Dry Dock via Ross Bridge

R.M.V. Steamship Scillonian passing through swing bridge

Work being done on the 'Scillonian', possibly in Holmans Dry Dock

Flower boxes being unloaded from the 'Scillonian' in Penzance harbour. On the left is a van with Sleeman & Sons, Penzance marked on the side. Sleeman & Sons were haulage contractors at the time. Another vehicle, registration no. ALN 415 can be…

Flower boxes being unloaded from the 'Scillonian' in Penzance harbour. St Mary's Church is in the background and the warehouse of Pool & Son, which was in Dock Lane, can also be seen. Pool & Son were wine and spirits merchants. Quay Bollard…

The 'Scillonian' entering Penzance harbour in very rough weather, with waves crashing over South Pier

Vessel 'Scillonian' entering Penzance harbour in rough weather. The Mount can be seen in the background.

Vessel 'Scillonian' leaving Penzance harbour in rough weather

Lady of the Isles nearing the harbour in heavy seas

Note heavy seas breaking over South Pier

Heading for Penzance Harbour in rough weather.

Lady of the Isles in Mounts Bay in rough weather note St Michaels Mount in background

Ships forming part of the Western Union Fleet, assembled in Mount's Bay in July 1949. Information on this event can be found in various media sources.

Vessel of the Western Union Fleet, assembled in Mount's Bay in July 1949. Information on this event can be found in various media sources.

On 1st July 1949 the Western Union Fleet assembled in Mount's Bay, comprising of about 50 ships from Britain, France, the Netherlands and Belgium, There are many references to this event in other media.

Vessel Tromp of the Netherlands, part of the Western Union Fleet which assembled in Mount's Bay in July 1949. There is more information on this event in various media sources, including Pathe News film of Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands visiting…

On 1st July 1949 the Western Union Fleet assembled in Mount's Bay, comprising of about 50 ships from Britain, France, the Netherlands and Belgium. Information can be found in various media sources.

Supply ship anchored in Mounts Bay with Western Union Fleet, which assembled in July 1940. The fleet comprised of about 50 ships from Britain, France, the Netherlands and Belgium. Other media sources provide more information about this event.

Mr Richards photographer remembers being taken on board with his school