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M. V. Rudi M

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M. V. Rudi M

While berthed in Limehouse Basin undergoing a conversion, on 25 January 1980 a fire on this 1,000-ton petroleum gas tanker caused the death of Leading Fireman Stephen Maynard.

Our colleague Andrew Behan found the photo.

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M. V. Rudi M

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Stephen Maynard - steel plaque

Plaque erected on the 30th anniversary.

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Oakley Works

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Frank Pick

Frank Pick

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Mitcham drought relief

Mitcham drought relief

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Edward Acheson

Edward Acheson

American chemist, inventor and industrialist. Born Pennsylvania.  Initially worked with Edison. Companies he founded include: Carborundum, Inc., UCar International, and Acheson Industries.  In abou...

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