Vintage Seaspeed Hovercraft Dover-Boulogne Charles Skilton Postcard
$4.50
This vintage postcard features the Seaspeed Hovercraft SRN4 "Princess Margaret," a high-speed vehicle operated by British Rail Hovercraft Limited, connecting Dover in England to Boulogne in France. The card vividly ... Read More
This vintage postcard features the Seaspeed Hovercraft SRN4 "Princess Margaret," a high-speed vehicle operated by British Rail Hovercraft Limited, connecting Dover in England to Boulogne in France. The card vividly illustrates the hovercraft in action with detailed images capturing both day and night scenes, highlighting its unique design including the three large fans. Accompanying the images is a colorful map showing the route across the English Channel, framed by British and French flags, emphasizing the geographical and historical significance of this pioneering cross-channel service.Produced by Charles Skilton & Fry Ltd, London & Edinburgh, this postcard is part of the Charles Skilton's Postcard Series and is printed on standard postcard paper measuring approximately 5.5 x 3.5 inches. The back includes a brief description of the hovercraft's capabilities and service time, enhancing its collectible value for enthusiasts of maritime history, transportation, and British engineering innovation of the early 1970s. A handwritten date of October 3, 1971, adds a personal historic touch to this original postcard.
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