721, BDB 86/1/6747 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.721
Paddle Steamer Philomel
1907-1913
A paddle steamer under way with a lot of people on deck and a lot of dark smoke coming from the funnel. It is heading south down Walney Channel. Biggar Bank buildings visible in the background. Bought by Furness Railway late 1907 scrapped 1913.
721, BDB 86/1/6747 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.721
Paddle Steamer Philomel
1907-1913
A paddle steamer under way with a lot of people on deck and a lot of dark smoke coming from the funnel. It is heading south down Walney Channel. Biggar Bank buildings visible in the background. Bought by Furness Railway late 1907 scrapped 1913.
| Location: | Walney Channel, South Walney Ward, Barrow in Furness | Cumbria Archives Reference: | BDB 86/1/6747 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sankey Number: | 721 |
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| 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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