A view of the Port of Southampton Western Docks taken towards the end of the Merchant Navy Seaman's strike in late June 1966 taken from the Royal Pier.
At berth 101 is the Union Castle Line GOOD HOPE CASTLE
At berth 102 are the P&O Lines ARCADIA and CANBERRA
At berth 104 is Safmarine Line S.A. VAAL
At berth 106 is Cunard Line QUEEN ELIZABETH
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Did the Southampton harbour tour during the '66 strike. An incredible sight but I didn't have a camera. B****r!!
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I recall the strike at the time as a young ticket lad on Hull docks, with the dockers earning a fortune in Bonuses to get the Port Lines Port Jackson turned around before the strike started. Other ships where not that fortunate and where laid up two a breast in all the Docks.
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At berth 101 is the Union Castle Line GOOD HOPE CASTLE
At berth 102 are the P&O Lines ARCADIA and CANBERRA
At berth 104 is Safmarine Line S.A. VAAL
At berth 106 is Cunard Line QUEEN ELIZABETH
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