no.939

Floating Dock Affonso Penna, towed by tug Furness

7th,8th or 9th June 1910

This Brazilian floating dock was built to accommodate the Minas Gireas class battleships and was launched in 3 parts on three consecutive days. A party of workers on the floating dock are heaving a line to secure the tow from the tug 'Furness'. Rowing boats are recovering flotsam from the launch.