Reference code
IE CA AMI/1/10/1/1/12
Title
HMS 'Vanguard', Cape Town Harbour
Date(s)
- 1947 (Creation)
Level of description
Part
Extent and medium
Black and white print
Name of creator
(22 March 1904-30 November 1983)
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Scope and content
An image of HMS 'Vanguard', a British Navy battleship at Cape Town Harbour in South Africa. The ship was used as a royal yacht to transport King George VI and his family to South Africa, the first visit to the country by a reigning British monarch. HMS 'Vanguard' arrived in Cape Town on 17 February, escorted by the South African frigates 'Good Hope', 'Transvaal' and 'Natal' on the last leg of her voyage. The warship departed Cape Town on 22 April 1947.