S85, BDB 86/1/6343 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
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no.S85
Unreadable
21 September 1937
Three Buenos Aires class destroyers entering the Barrow Docks complex on the same day, 21st September 1937, immediately after launch from the Vickers Armstrong slipways in to Walney Channel. Their names were Buenos, Corrientes and Entre Rios. Three tugs in assistance, named Furness, Carlgarth and Dongarth. A goods train stands to the left of the entry lock. (See also S86)
Location: | Vickers Armstrong, Barrow-in-Furness - Top Yard Walney Channel | Cumbria Archives Reference: | BDB 86/1/6343 |
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Sankey Number: | S85 |