567, BDB 86/1/277 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.567
Gangway Disaster
April 1909
Picture taken looking over a wooden fence to the area under the 150 ton crane at Buccleuch Dock. Large group of people gathered under crane where a gangway from HMS Vanguard (under construction) to the dockside has recently collapsed causing 19 workmen to fall. A large group of onlookers (or workers going to and from Vickers) can be seen on the High Level Bridge, Michaelson Road, to the left, Town Hall clock to right. Two railway wagons on dockside.
567, BDB 86/1/277 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.567
Gangway Disaster
April 1909
Picture taken looking over a wooden fence to the area under the 150 ton crane at Buccleuch Dock. Large group of people gathered under crane where a gangway from HMS Vanguard (under construction) to the dockside has recently collapsed causing 19 workmen to fall. A large group of onlookers (or workers going to and from Vickers) can be seen on the High Level Bridge, Michaelson Road, to the left, Town Hall clock to right. Two railway wagons on dockside.
| Location: | Buccleuch Dock, Barrow Island, Barrow-in Furness | Cumbria Archives Reference: | BDB 86/1/277 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sankey Number: | 567 |
More Items
Album 24 500-770 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
Album Number: Album 24 500-770
Page Number: 22
All Images on This Page
| Sankey Number | Image Title | Location Image Taken | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 567 | Gangway disaster | Probably aftermath of crane smash Devonshire dockside | |
| 568 | Gangway disaster | Probably aftermath of crane smash Devonshire dockside | |
| 569 | no picture | ||
| 570 | PS Lady Evelyn Barrow and Fleetwood Service | Paddle steamer with very many passengers and lots of smoke coming from funnel. | |
| 571 | Gangway disaster | Probably aftermath of crane smash Devonshire dockside | |
| 572 | Gangway disaster | Probably aftermath of crane smash Devonshire dockside | |
| 573 | Walney channel from the bridge | View North from Walney bridge. Steam ferry and yacht in channel, ironworks in distance. | |
| 574 | Walney channel from the bridge | View North from Walney bridge. Steam ferry and yacht in channel, ironworks in distance. |
Related Items
D671
9108