Russian Whaling Fleet Arrives at Cape Town.Photo shows : The Russian whaling fleet entering the harbour at Cape Town.The Russian Whaling Fleet- comprising the Parent ship "Slava" with eight "catchers" arrived at cape town to take on supplies. The expedition in on it's way to the Antarctic. Few cape town people had even seen a ship flying the Red Flag, as only three other Russian vessels had entered Tale Bay since the Soviet Republic was established 28 years ago. December 05, 1947. (Photo by Sports And General Press Agency Ltd).
Russian Whaling Fleet Arrives at Cape Town.Photo shows : The Russian whaling fleet entering the harbour at Cape Town.The Russian Whaling Fleet- comprising the Parent ship "Slava" with eight "catchers" arrived at cape town to take on supplies. The expedition in on it's way to the Antarctic. Few cape town people had even seen a ship flying the Red Flag, as only three other Russian vessels had entered Tale Bay since the Soviet Republic was established 28 years ago. December 05, 1947. (Photo by Sports And General Press Agency Ltd)