Penarth Dock, South Wales - the heritage & legacy . . .
Volume Six - Pre-Victorian to the Present Day - Select Aspects - Working the Ely Tidal Harbour . . .
A vintage view of the Ely Tidal Harbour coal tips (number 4 nearest) taken in July 1924 according to the inscription on the rear of the photograph. Nearest is the vessel 'Champion' and laden under tip number 3, downstream of her, is the ketch 'Fanny Jane'. Two tugs appear to taking on bunkers at number 2 tip. The photograph is from the Penarth Dock Collection. The lower image has been colourised. [001] [20171117]
'Champion' had the official number 10814 being built at Bristol in 1853 and of 68 NRT. She was originally owned by D. Nurse and later by J. C. Hunt both of Bridgewater also being her port of registry. Her dimensions were 82.7 x 19.2 x 7.9 feet and she remained in service until 1939 when she was broken up. Thanks to Gordon Mote's fine book 'The Westcountrymen - Ketches and Trows of the Bristol Channel' for the information about her. [612] The photograph is from the Penarth Dock Collection. The enlargements have been colourised. [001] [20171117]
A close up of the ketch 'Champion' with her work boat at the bow which was necessary to assist the crew when turning, mooring or relocating the vessel. It was also required, when necessary, to lift the anchor and swing it from side to side in order to free the hull of the vessel when stuck in the mud on a rising tide, etc. The photograph is from the Penarth Dock Collection. The enlargements have been colourised. [001] [20171117]
