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    What was the name of the famous ship which brought African immigrants to Britain in the 1960's?

    Question #104836. Asked by doublemm. (Apr 19 09 2:06 AM)


    mikew41

    		The ship was the Empire Windrush and is still talked about frequently over here.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empire_Windrush

    Apr 19 09, 2:30 AM
    Starlord

    		The MV Empire Windrush it arrived at Tilbury, Essex on 22 June 1948.

    http://www.icons.org.uk/theicons/collection/ss-windrush
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/modern/windrush_01.shtml

    Apr 19 09, 2:43 PM

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