619, BDB 86/1/7171 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
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Standard Oil Co. Barge No. 94
1908
In 1908 a novel way of shipping oil to Britain’s west coast ports was introduced when the Standard Oil Co. Barge No. 94 was towed across the Atlantic by tanker. In November the barge was destined for Barrow in tow of SS Taramac, each with 6,000 tons of oil. Due to the low tide at their planned destination they diverted to Dublin to discharge part of their cargo before proceeding to Barrow to unload the remainder. Although designated a barge, SO 94 could be termed a five-masted schooner that could proceed under sail if required. The towing line was three-quarters of a mile long and put little strain on the steamer; only two days being added to the normal voyage.
619, BDB 86/1/7171 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.619
Standard Oil Co. Barge No. 94
1908
In 1908 a novel way of shipping oil to Britain’s west coast ports was introduced when the Standard Oil Co. Barge No. 94 was towed across the Atlantic by tanker. In November the barge was destined for Barrow in tow of SS Taramac, each with 6,000 tons of oil. Due to the low tide at their planned destination they diverted to Dublin to discharge part of their cargo before proceeding to Barrow to unload the remainder. Although designated a barge, SO 94 could be termed a five-masted schooner that could proceed under sail if required. The towing line was three-quarters of a mile long and put little strain on the steamer; only two days being added to the normal voyage.
| Location: | Ramsden Dock, Barrow Island, Barrow-in-Furness | Cumbria Archives Reference: | BDB 86/1/7171 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sankey Number: | 619 |
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| Sankey Number | Image Title | Location Image Taken | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 599 | Devonshire Dock | Portrait view. A couple of ships at the dockside near large crane. Names unknown. | |
| 600 | Ramsden Dock | A number of ships at the dockside including at least one paddle steamer. Names unknown. | |
| 601 | HMS Natal in Walney Channel | Cruiser under tow, possibly paddle tug at side. | |
| 602 | HMS Hazard and C6 submarine. ES 1087 | Ship and submarine at dockside, sailors on decks of both. | |
| 617 | Almirante Grau | Title from Cash Book. Large cruiser under tow. Very small boat at bow. | |
| 618 | Almirante Grau | Cruiser in dock system under tow, sailors on deck. | |
| 619 | American oil boat | Long 5 masted sailing ship in dock, tugs in attendance. | |
| 620 | American oil boat | Long 5 masted sailing ship in dock, tugs in attendance. |
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