A postcard of the twin-funnelled S.S Llangibby Castle, 12,039 tons, of the Union Castle line which ran between the UK and South & East Africa, circa:1954.  The card is in b & w, which is a pity because these ships had lavender coloured hulls - a coloured pic would have been splendid. (and yes, I did my time afloat, which is how I know about the hull colour!).  The ship operated between 1929 and 1954, and was a troop ship during the war being torpedoed 1n 1942 with the loss of 26 lives.

Printed on poor quality material (all these cards were!) the card is just very slightly marked at edges - but it is quite old, after all!

I'm having a clearout and new to Ebay, so please bear with me if I get anything wrong: the card(s) were copied on a scanner so the edges may not be quite as crisp as they appear 'on screen', and the card(s) will possibly be showing some signs of wear after all this time.  

Any questions do please ask, but please note that I only check my mail once a day (poor old eyes!) so do be patient.

Posted in a card-backed envelope (up to six cards) within the UK mainland, please enquire about the postage to offshore islands.  I'll get a cost for postage to Europe and list it.  The Rest of the World postage: guess that you will have to ask me, and I'll quote for Economy Mail (think that's 12 weeks).  Alternatively, collect in person by appointment from Liskeard in Cornwall, UK (approx. 25 miles from Plymouth).

Combined postage if you purchase more than one item. 

I have lots of cards to list (mainly topography), so please ask if you are seeking something particular.