1957 Press Photo Liberian Steamer Michael C & French Steamer, Dione Collide

Locked ships drift in Channel; The 8,000 ton new Liberian steamer Michael C and the 2,613 ton French steamer, Dione, collided in the channel yesterday and drifted, locked together, near the treacherous Goodwins. The tug Lady Brassey separated the two vessels, took the Dione in tow and the Michael C steamed into Dover with her bows gashed. Photo Shows Aerial View of the French steamer, Dione after the collision, showing the hole in her bow.

Photo measures 10 x 8.25 inches.

Photo is dated 01-01-1957.



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