928, BDB 86/1/7315 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.928
Floating Dock Affonso Penna L 1910
1910
This Brazilian floating dock was built to accommodate the Minas Gireas class battleships and was launched in three parts on three consecutive days (7th, 8th, 9th June 1910). Furness Railway Tugs are in attendance. Rowing boats and launches are recovering flotsam from the launch.
928, BDB 86/1/7315 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.928
Floating Dock Affonso Penna L 1910
1910
This Brazilian floating dock was built to accommodate the Minas Gireas class battleships and was launched in three parts on three consecutive days (7th, 8th, 9th June 1910). Furness Railway Tugs are in attendance. Rowing boats and launches are recovering flotsam from the launch.
| Location: | Walney Channel, Barrow-in-Furness | Cumbria Archives Reference: | BDB 86/1/7315 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sankey Number: | 928 |
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