Penarth Dock, South Wales - 150 years - the heritage and legacy  
Penarth Dock, South Wales - the heritage & legacy . . .
Volume One - Into the Victorian Age - The construction of the dock . . .
No 30 - Plan of steam crane.

1865 - No 30 - Plan of steam crane. - A study by Mr Collings of the steam crane lifting a baulk of timber as navvies pose with their equestrian 'workmen' near the entrance to the dock. Note the boys working alongside the navvies. See how the horses simply glow with health from their grooming and care. The enlargements below have been colourised. [599] [archive ref : DXPD-6-30] [20170904]

No 30 - Plan of steam crane.
No 30 - Plan of steam crane.
No 30 - Plan of steam crane.

 

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