Lot Archive

Lot

№ 230

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29 March 2000

Estimate: £40–£80

S.S. Maine American Ladies Hospital Ship Fund 1899, white metal medallion, nearly extremely fine £40-80

The American hospital ship Maine was loaned to the British Government by the Atlantic Transport Company and the Committee of American ladies for service in South Africa during 1899-1900. In July 1900 she was placed at the disposal of the Indian Government for service in China, where she was principally used by the United States contingent of the allied force.