Title
The South Pier at Newlyn, 1973 estimate
Description
The steelwork 'gantry' is being installed to transport the Penlee Quary stone from the 'Bins' to the ships side (conveyor system). This replace the narrow gauge railway in use from about 1902. In far left corner is the slipway for repairing fishing vessels (built 1959). The little vessel alongside is the pilot's boat, used for ferrying the pilots to and from visiting stone boats (none present).
Date
1973 estimate
Rights
Morrab Library
Format
Print
Type
Photograph
Identifier
JDC 360
Coverage
Newlyn
Physical Dimensions
159x211mm