c.1888 - The sidings and approaches to the jetty at 'C' site at Victoria Wharf, complete with trucks full of coal awaiting loading to ships waiting at the Ely Tidal Harbour, Penarth Dock. On the grass in the foreground are a number of lengths of double flanged hydraulic pipes used to supply hydraulic energy from the hydraulic accumulators in order to operate coal tips, winches, cranage and other mechanical handling installations throughout the harbour.
The photograph was taken by Margaret R. Collings of 47, Bute Street Cardiff. It has been converted to sepia tint and adjusted for use on this website. The original albumen print is held at the National Museum of Wales. [629] [Museum item number : 72.104I/4] [20180311]