1022, BDB 86/1/7352 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.1022
Chilean Battleship Libertad
1904
Looking north west across Buccleuch dock, a large warship is being towed by two tugs, one fore and one aft. Town hall clock tower in distance. The ship was ordered by Chile, but purchased by the United Kingdom as part of ending the Argentine–Chilean naval arms race. Renamed HMS Triumph.
1022, BDB 86/1/7352 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.1022
Chilean Battleship Libertad
1904
Looking north west across Buccleuch dock, a large warship is being towed by two tugs, one fore and one aft. Town hall clock tower in distance. The ship was ordered by Chile, but purchased by the United Kingdom as part of ending the Argentine–Chilean naval arms race. Renamed HMS Triumph.
| Location: | Buccleuch dock, Barrow Island, Barrow-in-Furness | Cumbria Archives Reference: | BDB 86/1/7352 |
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| Sankey Number: | 1022 |