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St Trillo of the L&NWSS on the Menai Strait
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St Trillo of the L&NWSS on the Menai Strait
St Trillo - formerly St Silio- of the L&NWSS - Liverpool & North Wales Steamship Company - on the Menai Strait. Date: 1953
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1953 Liverpool Menai Steamship Strait
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This evocative photograph captures the steamship St Trillo, formerly known as St Silio, as it navigates the tranquil waters of the Menai Strait in 1953. The Menai Strait, located between Anglesey and Gwynedd in Wales, has long been a popular shipping route due to its strategic location between the Irish Sea and the River Mersey. The St Trillo, operated by the Liverpool & North Wales Steamship Company (L&NWSS), was a staple of the Welsh maritime scene during the 1950s. With its distinctive red funnel and white hull, the ship was a familiar sight to locals and tourists alike. This image offers a glimpse into a bygone era of social and industrial history. The 1950s were a time of post-war recovery and optimism, and the steamship represented a connection to the past as well as a link to the modern world. The St Trillo, with its steam-powered engines and traditional design, embodied the spirit of this transitional period. As the ship makes its way through the strait, the surrounding landscape is bathed in a soft, misty light. The rolling hills of Wales and the rugged coastline are reflected in the calm waters, creating a serene and almost dreamlike scene. The steam rising from the ship's chimney adds a sense of movement and energy to the otherwise still image. This photograph is a reminder of the rich maritime heritage of Wales and the important role that steamships like the St Trillo played in shaping the social and economic landscape of the region during the 1950s.
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