1682, BDB 86/1/7582 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.1682
A Sideways Launch From Barrow Slipways
19 Aug 1913
Brazilian Monitor Solimoes entering the water sideways, boats in the water ready to collect timber, seen from the north with the pierhead and other slipways in the background. Looks exactly like one of the three monitors built for Brazil but bought by the Navy. Severn launched 19 Aug 1913, Mersey launched 30 Sept 1913 or Humber launched 8 Aug 1914.See 1684 and 1685
1682, BDB 86/1/7582 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.1682
A Sideways Launch From Barrow Slipways
19 Aug 1913
Brazilian Monitor Solimoes entering the water sideways, boats in the water ready to collect timber, seen from the north with the pierhead and other slipways in the background. Looks exactly like one of the three monitors built for Brazil but bought by the Navy. Severn launched 19 Aug 1913, Mersey launched 30 Sept 1913 or Humber launched 8 Aug 1914.See 1684 and 1685
| Location: | Walney Channel, Barrow-in-Furness | Cumbria Archives Reference: | BDB 86/1/7582 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sankey Number: | 1682 |
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All Images on This Page
| Sankey Number | Image Title | Location Image Taken | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1681 | Training Ship Conway in Menai Straits | Large 3 masted sailing ship, moored in straits | |
| 1682 | Launch of Brazilian Monitor 'Solimoes' at Vickers Naval Works | 2 Sideways launch, reaching water | |
| 1683 | Launch of Brazilian Monitor 'Solimoes' at Vickers Naval Works | 4 Sideways launch, floating free | |
| 1684 | Launch of Brazilian Monitor 'Solimoes' at Vickers Naval Works | 3 Sideways launch, in water | |
| 1685 | Launch of Brazilian Monitor 'Solimoes' at Vickers Naval Works | 1 Sideways launch, on slipway | |
| 1686 | Launch of Brazilian Monitor 'Solimoes' at Vickers Naval Works | 5 Sideways launch, attached to tug |
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