https://www.sankeyphotoarchive.uk/collection/view/?id=9533

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.

https://www.sankeyphotoarchive.uk/collection/view/?id=9533

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