RMS Caledonia Boston Harbor 1928 Photo Annotated Voyage Notes WWII HMS Scotstoun

Original vintage photograph of RMS Caledonia (Anchor Line, Royal Mail Ship) taken in Boston Harbor, June 17, 1928. Reverse includes detailed handwritten notes: Built Glasgow, launched 1925 17,046 GRT, twin-screw turbines, 1,400 passengers 1939 converted to Armed Merchant Cruiser HMS Scotstoun 1940 torpedoed by German submarine U-25, west of Ireland (6 fatalities) This rare image captures the ship during her short civilian career, years before her dramatic wartime fate. Details: Authentic 1920s gelatin silver print, not a modern reprint Reverse contains full notes in period handwriting Condition: light corner wear, small age spots, overall clean and clear image (see photos for detail) Collectibility: Ocean liners / Anchor Line / Cunard history WWII naval & merchant marine history RMS / Royal Mail Ship memorabilia