Postcard: P&O Chusan
Object
Postcard
Production date
1951
Object number
2024.151
Physical Description
Black and white landscape image of a ship in water on the front. Reverse is completed in green ink and has two stamps to cover the air postage.
Object history
This postcard was sent by Kidar Singh Sharma to his in-laws living in Clapton shortly after he embarked on his journey from Mumbai, India. He set sail on 6 October 1951 and sent the postcard a couple of days later.
Associated Organisation
P & O Ferries (Subject of)
Associated Person
Jamdagni, Kidar Singh (Mr) (Writer)
Associated Place
Material
Paper
Dimension
Width: 137mm
Length: 87mm
Length: 87mm
Credit line
From the Jamdagni family archive
On display?
No
Inscription
Front: P&O Chausan
Reverse left:
Airmail
Berth 565
S.S. Chusan
8.10.51
Remainder written in mixture of Hindi and Sanskrit, specific to Punjabi speaking regions. Partial translation:
Dear Indra,
This ships is the most magnificent and splendid place! Food is very good!
Unintelligible line
These fifteen pass will pass peacefully. Everything else is fine.
Reverse right:
Name and address of recipient in Pedro Street, Clapton
Reverse left:
Airmail
Berth 565
S.S. Chusan
8.10.51
Remainder written in mixture of Hindi and Sanskrit, specific to Punjabi speaking regions. Partial translation:
Dear Indra,
This ships is the most magnificent and splendid place! Food is very good!
Unintelligible line
These fifteen pass will pass peacefully. Everything else is fine.
Reverse right:
Name and address of recipient in Pedro Street, Clapton
