Items re the sinking of Athenia, Anchor Donaldson Line, 3 Sept 1939

DX/2389

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Note written by Miss Jean Lambert re the sinking of the Athenia. Postcard, embarkation arrangements and ticket envelope for the Athenia, Anchor-Donaldson Line, sunk by U boat, 3 Sept 1939, first British merchant ship sunk in the war; Boarding card for Duchess of Atholl, Canadian Pacific, the ship Miss Lambert then sailed to Canada on, Sept 1939. Photocopy of 'Sea Cruise to Remember' by Harry Morgan (not accessioned).