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RARE 1951 SS ORCADES 52 Playing card deck in real leather holder made in England For Sale


RARE 1951 SS ORCADES 52 Playing card deck in real leather holder made in England
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RARE 1951 SS ORCADES 52 Playing card deck in real leather holder made in England:
$58.80

This rare vintage playing card deck from 1951 features the SS Orcades ship theme and comes in a genuine leather holder, crafted in the United Kingdom. The deck includes 52 cards and is a collector's item for any transportation enthusiast or playing card collector. The real leather holder adds an extra touch of sophistication to this already unique deck. Perfect for display or use, this deck is in excellent condition and is a must-have for any vintage playing card collection.

SSOrcadeswas anocean linerserving primarily the UK – Australia – New Zealand route. She started service as a BritishRoyal Mail Ship(RMS) carrying first and tourist class passengers.Orcadescarried many migrants to Australia and New Zealand[1]and was later used as acruise ship, and is featured in the British Pathe films "I am a passenger" on YouTube. She also made several voyages from Canada (Vancouver). "Orcades" is theLatinname[2]for theOrkney Islands.

Built at theBarrow-in-Furnessyard ofVickers-Armstrong,Orcades(yard no. 950) had an identical hull and machinery to P&O'sHimalaya(yard no. 951), but differed in superstructure and interior layout. The vessel's near-sister shipswereOronsayandOrsova

In 1952Orcadeswas fitted with a 'top hat' funnel extension to clear smoke from the after decks. On 7 May 1952, she ran aground inPort Philip Bayhalf a mile offRosebud Pier,Victoria,Australia.[3][4]She was refloated and returned to service.[5]

During the1956 Summer OlympicsinMelbourne, Australia,Orcadesserved as anaccommodation ship.[1]

Orcadeswas refitted in 1959 and 1964. In the 1964 refit,Orcadesbecame a single-class vessel and her hull colour changed from "Orient corn" to white.



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