1220, BDB 86/1/6791 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
https://www.sankeyphotoarchive.uk/collection/view/?id=8842
no.1220
Naval Airship Wreck
24 Sep 1911
The airship HMA1 or 'Mayfly' after its accident when it split in half. Photographer walking towards the camera. Some spectators on the dockside.
1220, BDB 86/1/6791 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
https://www.sankeyphotoarchive.uk/collection/view/?id=8842
no.1220
Naval Airship Wreck
24 Sep 1911
The airship HMA1 or 'Mayfly' after its accident when it split in half. Photographer walking towards the camera. Some spectators on the dockside.
| Location: | Cavendish Dock, Barrow Island Ward, Barrow-in-Furness | Cumbria Archives Reference: | BDB 86/1/6791 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sankey Number: | 1220 |
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Album 08 1035-1332 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
Album Number: Album 08 1035-1332
Page Number: 13
All Images on This Page
| Sankey Number | Image Title | Location Image Taken | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1211 | Naval Airship just before the Disaster | ||
| 1212 | The Naval Airship just before the Disaster | Close-up of propellers and gondola with rowingboats alongside. | |
| 1213 | Naval Airship Wreck | ||
| 1214 | Naval Airship Wreck | Close-up of the stern of the airship. | |
| 1215 | Naval Airship Wreck | Airship clear of the hangar and moving towards its mooring | |
| 1216 | Naval Airship Wreck | Airship beginning to buckle | |
| 1217 | Naval Airship Wreck | Damaged airship taken back towards the hangar, boys not watching. | |
| 1218 | Naval Airship Wreck | Not much movement. | |
| 1219 | Naval Airship Wreck | Airship broken in half | |
| 1220 | Naval Airship Wreck | Similar | |
| 1221 | Naval Airship Wreck | Tail section threatening to lift off | |
| 1222 | Naval Airship Wreck | Close-up of the break |
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