1966 Press Photo Capt. Novighkov, of the Russian Freighter "Irtyshles

British Whiskey and Gin for Russia: This morning at the Surrey Commercial Docks. The largest export of British Gin and Whiskey so far was loaded on board the Soviet freighter "Irtyshles". The consignment, bound for Moscow, through Leningrad consists of 50,000 bottles of Whiskey and 20,000 bottles of Gin. Photo shows Capt. Novighkov, of the Russian Freighter "Irtyshles" sees the first load into the hold of the ship at the Surrey Commercial Docks.

Photo measures 10.25 x 8 inches.

Photo is dated 2-23-1966.

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