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no.1468

HMS Princess Royal Detail

1912

A close view the forward end of the ship as she is manoeuvred out of the dock. 95 workers and boys visible. Men looking out of porthole. Wooden platforms hanging by each net boom. Launched 29th April 1911, commissioned 14th November 1912.

https://www.sankeyphotoarchive.uk/collection/view/?id=9739

no.1468

HMS Princess Royal Detail

1912

A close view the forward end of the ship as she is manoeuvred out of the dock. 95 workers and boys visible. Men looking out of porthole. Wooden platforms hanging by each net boom. Launched 29th April 1911, commissioned 14th November 1912.

Location: Buccleuch Dock, Barrow Island, Barrow-in Furness Cumbria Archives Reference: BDB 86/1/7513
Sankey Number: 1468

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1466    HMS 'Princess Royal' leaving Buccleuch Dock, Barrow Close up of the ship passing through the lock gates.
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