654, BDB 86/1/294 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.654
Crane Smash
2 Sep 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 can be seen on the quayside. The high level bridge and Town Hall can be seen across Buccleuch dock. Several tall and smoky chimneys to the left. Clouds of smoke are drifting across the town.
654, BDB 86/1/294 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.654
Crane Smash
2 Sep 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 can be seen on the quayside. The high level bridge and Town Hall can be seen across Buccleuch dock. Several tall and smoky chimneys to the left. Clouds of smoke are drifting across the town.
| Location: | Buccleuch Dock, Barrow Island, Barrow-in Furness | Cumbria Archives Reference: | BDB 86/1/294 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sankey Number: | 654 |
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Album 24 500-770 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
Album Number: Album 24 500-770
Page Number: 4
All Images on This Page
| Sankey Number | Image Title | Location Image Taken | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 652 | Pectan | Looks like a tanker. | |
| 653 | Crane smash | Buccleuch Dock. Very large heavy cantilever crane with part collapsed on the ground below. | |
| 654 | Wrecked crane | Buccleuch Dock. Very large heavy cantilever crane with part missing. | |
| 655 | Landing stage Lady Evelyn. | Two paddle steamers side by side in Walney channel next to the deep water berth. | |
| 720 | Fylde | Looks like a tug but with many passengers on the back deck. Tugs like this and Furness, were licensed to carry passengers. | |
| 721 | The 'Philomel,' Barrow and Fleetwood Service. | Paddle steamer with very many passengers and lots of smoke coming from funnel. | |
| 722 | HMS Viking | A twin funnelled steamship with lots of smoke, under way. | |
| 723 | Steamer in Lune Deeps | A single funnelled ship at sea. |
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