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Original vintage maritime photograph featuring the S.S. Cathwood, an oil tanker operated by Union Oil Company of California.
The photograph is credited in the lower left corner “Photo © A.E. Wells”, a photographer known for early 20th-century maritime and naval photography.
The S.S. Cathwood was built in 1920 and later operated by Union Oil Company. This photograph likely dates from the 1920s–1930s.
A great piece of early maritime, tanker, petroleum industry, Union Oil, and California transportation history.
Condition: Vintage pre-owned condition with age-related toning, discoloration, minor marks and edge/corner wear. Back is blank. Please review all photos carefully for exact condition.
Original vintage photograph — not a modern reproduction.
Perfect for collectors of maritime photography, commercial ships, oil tankers, Union Oil memorabilia, and historic California photography.
