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    13 May 1999

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    Lot 435

    Follower of A. de Simone

    The White Star Liner R.M.S. Homeric

    Price realised

    GBP 437

    Estimate

    GBP 300 - GBP 500

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    Follower of A. de Simone
    The White Star Liner R.M.S. Homeric
    inscribed 'R.M.S. Homeric' (centre)
    bodycolour
    12 x 17in. (30.5 x 43.2cm.)

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    Lot Essay

    The Homeric, 34,350 tons, built at Danzig was orginally German owned and named Columbus. After the First World War she was handed over to the allies as war reparations. Engaged on the North Atlantic route she had accommodation for 529 First, 487 Second and 1,750 Third class passengers. She was converted to oil in 1924 and then used as a cruise liner until she was broken up in 1936.

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