SHIP WRECK MAIL - GROUNDING OF THE SS STAR OF MALTA; 1955 en...

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SHIP WRECK MAIL - GROUNDING OF THE SS STAR OF MALTA; 1955 env. to Malta with fine Type 2 "DAMAGED BY SEAWATER / EX "STAR OF MALTA" 29.7.55" hs. Reverse secured by part P144B "Found damaged" brown tape tied by two 1 Aug. 1955 Valetta cds. The Star of Malta ran aground in thick fog off Sliema, the Captain was held to be totally responsible. Cross Reference: ITALY, MALTA, MARITIME MAIL, CRASH/WRECK MAIL

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Auction Date:
5th Mar 24 at 11am GMT

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