Allchin Steam Wagon

TRANS 6.01.tif

Title

Allchin Steam Wagon

Description

Owned by H D Pochin Ltd. This photo, thought to have been taken in 1914 shows the crew at the time, (L to R) Mr T V Oates of Newbridge and Mr R Jenkin of Sancreed. It carried about ten tons of china clay to ships in Penzance, making two, sometimes three trips each day. It was replaced by motor lorries in the 1920s

Creator

Richard Angove

Publisher

Morrab Library

Date

1914

Rights

Morrab Library

Format

Silver Bromide Print

Type

Photograph

Identifier

TRANS 6.01

Coverage

Leswidden china clay works near St Just in Penwith, Cornwall

Physical Dimensions

6¾" x 5"