Penarth Dock, South Wales - the heritage and legacy

Volume Six - Pre-Victorian to the Present Day - Select Aspects - Working the Ely Tidal Harbour . . .

The ketch 'Fanny Jane' official number 10941 was built at the yard of Mr. Gough of Bridgewater in 1858. Her signal letters were K.Q.N.H., was a vessel of some 61 Net. Registered Tons and also had the port of registry of Bridgewater. Gordon Mote informs us that in her early days she was in the Irish brick trade and became a lighter in 1958. She was apparently the last vessel from Bridgewater under sail alone and was still afloat in 1960. [612] The photograph is from the Penarth Dock Collection. [001] [20171117]

A close up of 'Fanny Jane' under tip number 3 of the Ely Tidal Harbour. Two steam vessels are taking on bunkers at tip number 2. The photograph is from the Penarth Dock Collection. The enlargements have been colourised. [001] [20171117]

I believe this landing pier with the onlookers is the former explosives pier and in the distance is the gridiron and slipway of the Penarth Pontoon and Slipway Company Limited. The photograph is from the Penarth Dock Collection. The enlargements have been colourised. [001] [20171117]

1940's - A fine view across the River Ely toward the Penarth Dock. The hydraulic house and chimney is seen to the left and No. 10 coal tip erected in 1927 is still in place. [001] [20171117]