
8938, BDB 86/1/8227 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
https://www.sankeyphotoarchive.uk/collection/view/?id=10461
no.8938
Launch Of Strathmore
4 Apr 1935
View of launch from a slightly raised position as the drag chains tighten after the ship is launched from Vickers Shipyard. Many people stand on timbers on the berth to get a view. Very similar timing to Image 8936, but this has less depth of focus.

8938, BDB 86/1/8227 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
https://www.sankeyphotoarchive.uk/collection/view/?id=10461
no.8938
Launch Of Strathmore
4 Apr 1935
View of launch from a slightly raised position as the drag chains tighten after the ship is launched from Vickers Shipyard. Many people stand on timbers on the berth to get a view. Very similar timing to Image 8936, but this has less depth of focus.
Location: | Barrow Island, Barrow-in-Furness | Cumbria Archives Reference: | BDB 86/1/8227 |
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Sankey Number: | 8938 |