WPW006098 WALES (1921). View of Briton Ferry dock showing naval vessel in process of being scrapped, oblique aerial view. 5"x4" black and white glass plate negative.
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Details
| Title | [WPW006098] View of Briton Ferry dock showing naval vessel in process of being scrapped, oblique aerial view. 5"x4" black and white glass plate negative. |
| Reference | WPW006098 |
| Date | 1921 |
| Link | Coflein Archive Item 6378223 |
| Place name | |
| Parish | |
| District | |
| Country | WALES |
| Easting / Northing | 273700, 193700 |
| Longitude / Latitude | -3.8248903501482, 51.627452747836 |
| National Grid Reference | SS737937 |
Pins
 HMS Achilles armoured cruiser.
Launched 17.06.1905 cost £1,191,103
Length 480feet beam 74feet. 12,800tons
26 Boilers 2 propulsion shafts
Sister ships Warrior, Natal, Cochrane.
Bought by Wards for scrap 09.05.1921 |
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| The Rhondda and Swansea Bay Line "SWING BRIDGE" over River Neath. |
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Friday 18th of July 2014 11:30:16 AM |
| River Neath/Afon Nedd |
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Thursday 11th of October 2012 11:06:17 PM |
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User Comment Contributions
the bridge across the end of the link between the Neath & Jersey Canals.the white building was formerly a pub called 'the Ship Inn'.the bridge linked the workers housing with the school & chapel |
greg |
Tuesday 20th of May 2014 01:15:04 PM |
yellow flag iris plants form an almost an unbroken line of colour along the banks of the Neath Canal,as far as melin cryddan |
greg |
Tuesday 20th of May 2014 12:56:41 PM |
nature has reclaimed a lot of the area.mayblossom alongside Jersey canal |
greg |
Tuesday 20th of May 2014 12:47:01 PM |