1972 Press Photo England's New Navy Ship Design - mjb03790

New design - The largest plastic warship to be constructed, the HMS Wilton, slid into the water Tuesday at the Vosper Thorneycroft Yards in Southhampton, England. The 450 ton minesweeper is made from glass reinforced plastic fiber, which is more expensive

Photo is dated 1972.

Photo measures 11 x 7.5 inches.

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