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DESCRIPTION -- B/W postcard sized photograph of the vessel the Paraguay Star which is in an excellent condition.
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CONDITION -- Excellent

HISTORY -- The Paraguay Star was one of four vessels built after WWII to replace tonnage lost to enemy action. They were refrigerated by brine grids cooled by Hall's CO2 compressors. Refrigerated lockers were also provided in the deck sides. Chilled beef was carried from Buenos Aires to the European market as hung carcasses on hooks and rails provided for this purpose. 

NOTES -- This photograph is taken from our collection of over 2000 shipping photographs and is protected in a plastic wallet. If there is a particular photograph of a vessel you are looking for please let Travellers in Time know at sales@travellersintime.net.
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MARITIME PHOTOGRAPH SELECTION
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DESCRIPTION -- From the Blue Star Line this is an early b/w postcard size photograph of the vessel Argentina Star and shows the ship at port.  The photograph is taken from our collection of over 2000 shipping photographs and it is in a very good condition.  
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CONDITION -- As New/Unused

HISTORY -- The Blue Star Line was a British passenger and cargo shipping company formed in 1911, and in operation until 1998. Blue Star Line was formed as an initiative by the Vestey Brothers, a Liverpool-based butchers company, who had founded the Union Cold Storage Company to take advantage of refrigeration practices. 

NOTES -- If you cannot find what you are looking for on the Travellers in Time website please contact us at sales@travellersintime.net with your interest giving us details.
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MARITIME PHOTOGRAPH SELECTION
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DESCRIPTION -- Colour postcard sized photograph of the vessel the New Zealand Star which is in an excellent condition.
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CONDITION -- Excellent

HISTORY -- The Blue Star Line was founded by the Vestey family to carry their chilled beef from Argentina and other South American countries. Responding to the development of refrigeration technology, they built up a worldwide food importation business, particularly frozen Chinese eggs and poultry. Blue Star Line was registered on 28 July 1911, its vessels carrying imported frozen meat from South America, particularly Argentina. 

NOTES -- This photograph is taken from our collection of over 2000 shipping photographs and is protected in a plastic wallet. If there is a particular photograph of any vessel you may be looking for please let Travellers in Time know at sales@travellersintime.net.
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DESCRIPTION -- Old picture of the Blue Star Line vessel The Argentina Star which is framed and in a good condition. The vessel was built in 1947 and scrapped in 1972 but the picture is thought to be from an early date with the size being 8" x 6" (22cm x 17cm).
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CONDITION -- Good

HISTORY -- The Blue Star Line was a British passenger and cargo shipping company formed in 1911, and in operation until 1998. Blue Star Line was formed as an initiative by the Vestey Brothers, a Liverpool-based butchers company, who had founded the Union Cold Storage Company to take advantage of refrigeration practices. They developed a large importation business, shipping frozen meat from South America to Britain, initially from Argentina on ships of the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company, and other shipping lines that called at South American ports.

NOTES -- Due to very large increases in postage costs to America, the price shown will cover large items but may take up to but not more than 42 days to receive from despatch.  If items are wanted sooner a price on request can be given.Email us at Travellers in Time on sales@travellersintime.net for any enquiries about items you may wish to purchase.
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DESCRIPTION -- Large sized B/W photograph of the vessel The Paraguay Star with the overall size being 15" x 11" (39.5cm x 29cm)
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CONDITION -- Excellent

HISTORY -- The Paraguay Star was one of four vessels built after WWII to replace tonnage lost to enemy action. They were refrigerated by brine grids cooled by Hall's CO2 compressors. Refrigerated lockers were also provided in the deck sides. Chilled beef was carried from Buenos Aires to the European market as hung carcasses on hooks and rails provided for this purpose. With accommodation for 68 passengers she operated a regular service to South America, calling at Lisbon, Las Palmas, Rio de Janeiro, Santos, Montevideo and terminating at Buenos Aires, on a seven week turnaround. Accommodation could be described as comfortable rather than luxurious by today's standards for passengers. 

NOTES -- You can email Travellers in Time on sales@travellersintime.net anytime for any enquiries about items you wish to purchase.
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DESCRIPTION -- B/W photograph of the Blue Star Line vessel The Imperial Star. The photograph is taken from our collection of over 1000 shipping photographs and it is in a very good condition and protected in a plastic wallet.
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CONDITION -- Unused

HISTORY -- The Blue Star Line was originally owned by the brothers William and Edmund Vestey, members of a family of Liverpool grocers. Responding to the development of refrigeration technology, they built up a worldwide food importation business, particularly frozen Chinese eggs and poultry. Blue Star Line was registered on 28 July 1911, its vessels carrying imported frozen meat from South America, particularly Argentina. The line was part of a larger financial empire including retail outlets and cold stores. In 1925 the company entered the South American passenger trade.

NOTES -- Many 100's of other maritime items are available to purchase on the website and if you require more information on any of them please contact us on sales@travellersintime.net
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