HMS Vanguard, 1947. - Set of 15 silver prints of a cruise aboard this George V-class warship, launched in 1946 and the Navy's fastest ship - the Royal Family cruised South Africa aboard in 1947. - 2 bust portraits of Princess Elizabeth, including 1 with the bachi in the ship's name. - 7 BBC prints probably depicting the traditional celebration of the Equator crossing, with members of the Royal Family, including George VI in Navy uniform, appearing on 3 of them. - 1 print shows the HMS Vanguard by night - - 2 prints show a view of the open sea with escort ships and ceremonies on deck - - 3 prints show the Royal Family arriving in port, including George VI in civilian costume. - 1 letter of instruction from the Admiralty to HMS Vanguard dated May 5, 1947, concerning the royal cruise aboard.

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