https://www.sankeyphotoarchive.uk/collection/view/?id=9348

no.507

Rurik passing through the dock system

6 Jan 1908

Portrait view. Russian Cruiser Rurik seen bows-on with a tug out of frame and a hydraulic crane in the background. Missing barrels for guns.

https://www.sankeyphotoarchive.uk/collection/view/?id=9348

no.507

Rurik passing through the dock system

6 Jan 1908

Portrait view. Russian Cruiser Rurik seen bows-on with a tug out of frame and a hydraulic crane in the background. Missing barrels for guns.

Location: Ramsden Dock, Barrrow Island, Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria Archives Reference: BDB 86/1/7131
Sankey Number: 507

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