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I am well aware that photographs on this page tells a depressing story of the final days of a fine British steamship. However, I have placed them online for I believe it will bring closure, especially after our long battle to save her. I wish to thank both Mr Ian Prichard and Craig Harbers for their excellent photographs.

Photograph 1 was taken late March, just after OceanBreeze had been winched up onto the beach. She was being made ready for demolition.

Photograph 2 was taken on April 9, when Mr. Prichard and his brother visited Chittagong to document the final days of OceanBreeze. During their visit, they managed to board the aft section of the ship, obviously being confronted with as sad sight of what was once a magnificent ship. In the near future, Snowbow Videos will release a special Southern Cross / OceanBreeze feature following her from Birth to Beach. The video will conclude footage taken by Mr. Prichard’s brother.

Photograph 3 was also taken on April 9, by Mr. Craig Harbers, who travelled with Mr Prichard to Chittagong. This photo gives a wider view of the ship and the breakers yard. Note the men in and near the shed bottom right.

Photograph 4 This sad view was taken onboard OceanBreeze, from an upper hallway looking forward. The funnel on the beach is not from OceanBreeze as her funnel was painted dark blue and had no white bands, see photo 1. By now (06 May), there will be little left of her.

As photograph #1 shows … Southern Cross … “did not die as a rusted hulk, but as a clean cut, fresh looking vessel. The Southern Cross finished her career going to her end as a lady!” … Michael Barnes, part of the Australia “Save the Cross” team.

These photographs may not be copied by any media unless permission is asked and given

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/4000233.stm

View OceanBreeze at the breakers with Michael Palen

Michael Palin video in the top right hand corner

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