1784, BDB 86/1/7611 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
https://www.sankeyphotoarchive.uk/collection/view/?id=9839
no.1784
HM Submarine D1 built by Vickers Ltd, Barrow-in-Furness
1909
Submarine D1 making good speed in open water, many observers on the conning tower.
1784, BDB 86/1/7611 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
https://www.sankeyphotoarchive.uk/collection/view/?id=9839
no.1784
HM Submarine D1 built by Vickers Ltd, Barrow-in-Furness
1909
Submarine D1 making good speed in open water, many observers on the conning tower.
| Location: | Morecambe Bay | Cumbria Archives Reference: | BDB 86/1/7611 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sankey Number: | 1784 |
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Unidentified Album 1699-1999 8002 onwards Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
Album Number: Unidentified Album 1699-1999 8002 onwards
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| Sankey Number | Image Title | Location Image Taken | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1774 | Launch of HMS Emperor of India by Lady Islington at Vickers Naval Works, Barrow | Vessel on the slipway | |
| 1775 | Launch of HMS Emperor of India by Lady Islington at Vickers Naval Works, Barrow | A crowded slipway in the rain, the ship starting to drift., 2 tugs | |
| 1776 | Launch of HMS Emperor of India by Lady Islington at Vickers Naval Works, Barrow | lone figure on the slipway as the ship begins to be pulled to the left. | |
| 1777 | Launch of Emperor of India | Ship at the end of the slipway, cranes and scaffolding to either side | |
| 1778 | Launch of HMS Emperor of India, beyond slipway | launch crowd looking to camera as ship drifts off. | |
| 1779 | Launch of HMS Emperor of India at Barrow | Workers lined up looking over railing as the ship leaves the slipway | |
| 1780 | Launch of HMS Emperor of India at Barrow | A rainy launch platform, plenty of umbrellas on show. | |
| 1781 | Launch of HMS Emperor of India at Barrow | The wooden cradle making waves as workmen on board cheer. | |
| 1782 | Launch of HMS EMPEROR OF INDIA by Lady Islington (Covered in Album) | Unable to see, obscured by another card. Only the hammerhead crane is visible. | |
| 1783 | Launch of HMS Emperor of India at Barrow | No boat to be seen, everyone faces the launch platform. | |
| 1784 | HM Submarine D1 built by Vickers Ltd, Barrow-in-Furness | waves hit the side of the sub, conning tower full of observers. She carries the number 61. | |
| 1785 | HM Submarine D6 built by Vickers Ltd, Barrow-in-Furness | Bow wave, crew on deck and one with arms outstretched |
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