S167A, BDB 86/1/6417 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.S167A
Dock scene - HMS Ajax
c 1934
Image of a photo and incorrectly titled, showing HMS Ajax alongside, HMS Fame H78 middle and HMS Firedrake H79 outboard, all RN boats under the 150t ton crane in Devonshire Dock being fitted out after launch. The ship in the distance on the other side of the high level bridge is the P&O liner Strathmore. All these ships had an active role in WW2. Photo probably taken in 1934, looking east towards the High Level bridge and Buccleuch Dock.
S167A, BDB 86/1/6417 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.S167A
Dock scene - HMS Ajax
c 1934
Image of a photo and incorrectly titled, showing HMS Ajax alongside, HMS Fame H78 middle and HMS Firedrake H79 outboard, all RN boats under the 150t ton crane in Devonshire Dock being fitted out after launch. The ship in the distance on the other side of the high level bridge is the P&O liner Strathmore. All these ships had an active role in WW2. Photo probably taken in 1934, looking east towards the High Level bridge and Buccleuch Dock.
| Location: | Devonshire Dock, Barrow Island, Barrow-in-Furness | Cumbria Archives Reference: | BDB 86/1/6417 |
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| Sankey Number: | S167A |