c.1912 - A view of the Missions to Seamen's Reading Rooms at Penarth Dock in the early days of the twentieth century. Note the ornate brickwork which was donated and sourced locally ; for example the roof tiles came as a gift from the Cogan Brick and Tile Company. Just to the right and rear of of the building is the basin with its four in-line coal tips installed in the years 1899-1900. The photograph was uncovered at the Glamorgan Archives in Cardiff who describe it thus : 'Photograph of Mission to Seamen's reading room in Penarth docks (original in the form of a postcard addressed to Mr Williams, 5 Dingle Road, Penarth)' and they date it to c.1912. [599] [Archive Ref : DPHS/1/7] [20171212]

1949 - 1950 - At the end of the period covered by this chapter, we have two views of Penarth Dock and Basin showing the 4-masted ships 'Pamir' and 'Passat' with the Missions to Seamen building still in place. It closed its doors during November 1936 when the dock was closed to shipping except for repair upon the pontoon and for laying up, etc. The last port missionary was Mr. W. Bently. There are more fine images at the Britain from Above website. (website archive reference : WAW033670 and WAW033674 ) [089] [20191123]