Penarth Dock, South Wales - the heritage & legacy . . .
Volume Twelve - Pre-Victorian to the Present Day - further aspects - Aerial Views - 1946 to 1981 . . .
4th December 1946 - Image 3075 - The meandering River Ely leads to the Victoria Wharf [F], then the four remaining coal tips [A] of the Ely Tidal Harbour and the former Iron Ore Wharf [B], now used for petroleum products on the northern side. At the head of the Penarth Dock is the works of the Penarth Pontoon and Slipway Company with a vessel under repair on the pontoon [C]. The railway junction [D] with the Penarth Dock Station and west, the Cogan Station and the line proceeds [E] to Cogan Tunnel and onto Dinas Powis with Barry beyond. The image is credited to the Welsh Office. [1294][1292]
4th December 1946 - Image 3076 - A view slightly to the west of the previous photograph above. The Penarth Dock [X] and Basin [Y] feature with just a few vessels in the dock. The shadows in the River Ely suggest that this photograph was taken around mid-day. The image is credited to the Welsh Office. [1294][1292]
