1953 Press Photo Captain Meissner, Polish Liner Batory, Greenwich

9-7-53 Press gets "Open House'' on the Batory - Owners of the 14,000 ton Polish Liner Batory described by her former captain as a "ship of terror'' today invited newspaperman aboard the ship when she arrived in London to prove that the ship has no secrets. The secretary of the company, said: "We have nothing to hide. Our policy has always been to hold out a hand of welcome''. Keystone Photo Shows: The new captain of the Batory Capt. Meissner, photographed during the press conference on board the ship at Greenwich today.

Photo measures 8 x 10.25 inches.

Photo is dated 07-07-1953.

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