Penarth Dock, South Wales - the heritage and legacy

Volume Four - An Era of Change, Uncertainty, Depression & War - Activity at the dock during World War II . . .

A photograph of US naval ships moored at Penarth Dock with what appears to be fire extinguishers lined up along the quay. The photograph was most probably taken between November 1943 and June 1944.

'View showing U.S. Navy ships at Penarth Docks, 1940's.' - A photograph of US naval ships moored at Penarth Dock with what appears to be fire extinguishers lined up along the quay. The photograph was most probably taken between November 1943 and June 1944 as part of the preparations for the D-Day landings.

The crane 'Number 16' had a maximum lifting capacity of 3 tons and was relocated from Middlesbrough Docks as part of the war effect. It was an electric crane built by Cowans, Sheldon & Company erected in October 1940.

The original photograph is held at the archive of the National Museum of Wales. [Museum item number : 1999.169/6] [629] [20180330]