Raising H.M.S. "Breconshire" -- Salvage experts standing on the upturned ship after she had been brought to the surface. British Admiralty Salvage experts have what is regarded as a remarkable piece the by salvage, raised H.M.S. "Breconshire", the former merchant ship which made such historic voyage to supply Malta during the worth days of the war. Patched and bottom up wars the ship is now being towed from Malta to Genoa where she is to be broken up. Three Salvage ships under Captain O.T. Harrison, Chief Salvage Officer, and a team of eight divers raised the vessel in the face of the greatest technical difficulties and hazards. September 8, 1950. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency Limited).