Bandarawela crashed in toa lorry
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- Unidad documental simple
- 1987-5-12
The Colombo train from Bandarawela crashed into a lorry at the level crossing near the 19th mile post at Bandarawela on Tuesday. The lorry, which was loaded with bags of wheat flour, was reduced to matchwood. The driver of the lorry is in critical...
The Times of Ceylon Press
Talaimannar mail train derailment
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- Unidad documental simple
- 1966-1-14
The derailment of the Talaimannar-Colombo train, between Nagollagama and Ganewatta, on Monday morning caused several carriages to be thrown beside the road, damaging it.
The Times of Ceylon Press
Repairing the Wellawatte damaged rail track
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- Unidad documental simple
- 1962-12-10
Over a hundred men were at work yesterday at Wellawatte repairing the damaged rail track. Picture shows part of the track after repair.
The Times of Ceylon Press
The london bound Excusion Train
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- Unidad documental simple
- 1986-11-25
A train passes by the wreckage of the London-bound excursion train which crashed Sunday at Didcot, Berks. Ten people were killed and 106 were injured.
The Times of Ceylon Press
Fort Station Derailment
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- Unidad documental simple
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The derailed train at the Fort Station this morning. A train on the right is blocked.
The Times of Ceylon Press
The Danish Freighter, Lexa Maersk
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- Unidad documental simple
- 1955-1-3
This is the first picture of the Danish freighter, Lexa Maersk, lying ablaze in her death-bed, at Tanjong Rhu, Singapore. She caught fire on Christmas day. It was brought to Ceylon by the ship's carpenter, Mr. Qualick Antonia, who arrived here by ...
The Times of Ceylon Press
'Active' Rescued by Salvage Tug
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- Unidad documental simple
- 1956-10-16
To those who man Canada's salvage ships, the arduous job of rescuing vessels in distress is just part of the day's work. When the tug "Active" ran aground on the rocky shores of Carrington Bay off Vancouver Island, it took salvage crews just eight...
The Times of Ceylon Press
The Gaping Hole in Prospector's Side
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- Unidad documental simple
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Merchant vessel which collided with cruise liner towed into Dover.. 13-06-53.
The British Merchant ship PROSPECTOR which collided with the P. and O. Cruise Liner CHUSAN off Dover last night - was towed into Dover Harbour this morning.. The "Prospe...
The Times of Ceylon Press