Empress of Ireland Postcard

Empress of Ireland Postcard

A postcard of a liner addressed to Mrs Barratt, 209 Frodingham Road, Crosby, Scunthorpe. The handwritten message is to 'Cis'. from Flo, postmark Liverpool. Also a note stating that the liner later sank on its return journey from Canada with the loss of 1024 lives. [in 1914]

One colour postcard with handwritten address and message.

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[picture postcard of R.M.S. Empress of Ireland]
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Dear Ciss
We arrived safe so far so tired I must [underlined] thank [/underlined] you so much for your kindness goodbye all Flo.
Mrs Barratt
209 Frodingham Rd
Crosby
Scunthorpe
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Sunk on the return journey from Canada in the St Lawrence river after collision with Norwegian Collier [underlined] Lost 1,424 lives [/underlined]