This postcard was sent 4th Oct 1919 but it is not known what date it was produced. This an interesting view of the dockyard with possibly a Naval Vessel behind the pier.

55IOS - Sheerness Docks from the Pier (Front & Back of Postcard)

The transcribed text reads:

‘My Own Jessie, I arrived at Sheerness all serene about 10:30 P.M yesterday. We are just off to southend Via London. I had to travel right thro’ London yesterday, we have been, when we finish the journey today, since Tuesday about 436 miles. I will have a lot to write about tomorrow. Excuse card dear love Ted.’

‘Miss J.Holton, ‘Field View’, Edge End Rd, Broadstairs, Kent’

Courtesy of D Price

 

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