Description
Original early 20th-century photograph of the S/S Aeneas (I), a British steamship launched in 1910 and later lost during World War II. The photograph measures approximately 5.5 x 3.5 inches and is printed on period photographic paper.
The back of the photo is inscribed in ink or pencil:
“S/S Aeneas (I) 1910 – 2nd World War Loss”
Additionally, the reverse bears the photographer’s studio stamp:
J. McRoberts, 29 Uppingham Road, Wallasey – a location near Liverpool and close to the Blue Funnel Line’s operational hub.
Why This Photo Is Important:
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Rare original image of a steamship sunk in WWII (torpedoed in 1940)
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Tied to the Blue Funnel Line, key in British maritime trade
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Photographer stamp links it to maritime heritage region
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Early 20th-century format, not a reproduction or postcard
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Ideal for naval, WWII, and shipping history collectors
A scarce survivor and important visual record of a long-lost vessel – seldom seen in original format with photographer attribution.
