https://www.sankeyphotoarchive.uk/collection/view/?id=9783

no.1564

Kongo

1913

View of port side of ship. Big trials snap tank on aft deck. Crates stored below forward turret. Launched 18th May 1912, commissioned 16th August 1913.

https://www.sankeyphotoarchive.uk/collection/view/?id=9783

no.1564

Kongo

1913

View of port side of ship. Big trials snap tank on aft deck. Crates stored below forward turret. Launched 18th May 1912, commissioned 16th August 1913.

Location: Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria Archives Reference: BDB 86/1/7556
Sankey Number: 1564

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Album Number: Album 17 1327-1670

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Sankey Number Image Title Location Image Taken Description
1559 Section view of HIJMS Kongo Close-up of the stern and anchors
1560 Section view of HIJMS Kongo Close-up of the deck with sailors lined up.
1561 Section view of HIJMS Kongo Close-up of the guns with sailors lined up.
1562 Section view of HIJMS Kongo Close-up of the deck with sailors lined up.
1563 Japanese Battle Cruiser Kongo leaving Barrow Kongo in Walney Channel, side view
1564    Japanese Battle Cruiser Kongo leaving Barrow Kongo in open water
1565    Kongo at sea
1566 Kongo turning in Walney channel assisted by 2 saddle tugs and a screw tug.