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no.531

Dock System under Construction

1907

A large crane is under construction on the quayside of Buccleuch dock, an auxiliary lifting boom has been erected on top of the main crane and there are workmen on the structure. A dredger is working in the dock under the crane. There are various other vessels in the dock. The quayside is covered with large piles of stone/earth and appears to be under construction.

https://www.sankeyphotoarchive.uk/collection/view/?id=2134

no.531

Dock System under Construction

1907

A large crane is under construction on the quayside of Buccleuch dock, an auxiliary lifting boom has been erected on top of the main crane and there are workmen on the structure. A dredger is working in the dock under the crane. There are various other vessels in the dock. The quayside is covered with large piles of stone/earth and appears to be under construction.

Location: Buccleuch Dock, Barrow Island, Barrow-in Furness Cumbria Archives Reference: BDB 86/1/273
Sankey Number: 531

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535    Docks Four ships at the dock side - two of them paddle steamers.