504, BDB 86/1/269 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.504
Wrecked Crane
2 Sept 1907
The remains of a partially collapsed dockside crane at Buccleuch dock. The rear section has broken away leaving only the support tower and jib remaining. Part of the wreckage is visible in the left foreground. The funnels of a ship can be seen in the dock. Beyond are various buildings, Saint George's Church can be seen behind the crane tower. The crane was the new 150 ton crane which was still under construction. The balance box which weighed 150 tons broke off. Fortunately this happened between 3am - 4am and so there were no workmen about and nobody was hurt.
504, BDB 86/1/269 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.504
Wrecked Crane
2 Sept 1907
The remains of a partially collapsed dockside crane at Buccleuch dock. The rear section has broken away leaving only the support tower and jib remaining. Part of the wreckage is visible in the left foreground. The funnels of a ship can be seen in the dock. Beyond are various buildings, Saint George's Church can be seen behind the crane tower. The crane was the new 150 ton crane which was still under construction. The balance box which weighed 150 tons broke off. Fortunately this happened between 3am - 4am and so there were no workmen about and nobody was hurt.
| Location: | Buccleuch Dock, Barrow Island, Barrow-in Furness | Cumbria Archives Reference: | BDB 86/1/269 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sankey Number: | 504 |
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All Images on This Page
| Sankey Number | Image Title | Location Image Taken | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 504 | Wrecked crane | Buccleuch Dock. Very large heavy cantilever crane with part missing. | |
| 505 | Training ship Exmouth | Large old Galleon style sailing ship with three masts possibly in Walney Channel just after launch. | |
| 506 | Rurik | View of Russian cruiser in dock, small boat at bow, tugs astern.. | |
| 507 | Rurik | Bow View of Russian cruiser in dock. | |
| 508 | Full of smell Vickers Sons And Maxim's Annual Outing 08. Return 11.30pm | The whole picture is a cartoon version of the PS Philomel with passengers jumping overboard and hanging from the rigging. | |
| 509 | HMS Vanguard | Battleship under way at sea. A few people on deck. | |
| 510 | Launch of HMS Natal 1st Armoured | Cruiser sliding down slipway into Walney Channel, workmen on deck. | |
| 511 | Launch of HMS Triumph | Cruiser sliding down slipway into Walney Channel, workmen on deck. |
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