8251, BDB 86/1/7813 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.8251
Launch of Collier No.1
06 May 1924
View looking up the channel towards Walney Bridge. The Collier for Centuary Coal Company Ltd, London, has just been launched from a covered build hall. At least ten rowing boats ready to pick up launch timbers. Cranes of different styles on the next berth north.
8251, BDB 86/1/7813 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.8251
Launch of Collier No.1
06 May 1924
View looking up the channel towards Walney Bridge. The Collier for Centuary Coal Company Ltd, London, has just been launched from a covered build hall. At least ten rowing boats ready to pick up launch timbers. Cranes of different styles on the next berth north.
| Location: | Walney Channel, Barrow-in-Furness | Cumbria Archives Reference: | BDB 86/1/7813 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sankey Number: | 8251 |
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Album 14 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
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Page Number: 22
All Images on This Page
| Sankey Number | Image Title | Location Image Taken | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8250 | SS Dromore Furness Withy Berth | SS Dromore at Furness Withy Berth | |
| 8251 | Launch of Collier No.1 | Launch of Collier No.1 on 6 May 1924 Centuary Coal Company Limited on side of ship | |
| 8252 | Launch of Collier No.1 | Collier No.1 after launch in Walney Channel | |
| 8253 | Launch of Collier No.1 | Collier No.1 after launch in Walney Channel | |
| 8254 | Launch of Collier No.1 | Collier No.1 directly after launch | |
| 8255 | Launch of Collier No.1 | Collier No.1 in Walney Channel, view from launch shed | |
| 8256 | Launch of Collier No.1 | Collier No.1 after launch in Walney Channel with tug in attendance | |
| 8257 | Launch of TSS Orama (20/5/24) | TSS Orama in Walney Channel with drag lines, tug and workers - launched 20 May 1924 | |
| 8258 | TSS Orama at Vickers Fitting Out Wharf | TSS Orama at Vickers fitting out wharf, Buccleuch Dock | |
| 8259 | TSS Orama | TSS Orama with large rock behind and arab dhows in front in the background |
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