Carron Wharf, London

Maker
Unknown
Production date
1934
 Description
View of a ship moored stern first at a wharf on the River Thames. Tower Bridge is in the background. Copied from A11.65
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Maker
Production date
1934
Subject person
Subject place
Carron Wharf/London/Greater London/England
Subject notes
The Carron Company had its own extensive dock warehouses near the centre of London. It acquired its own ships in order to ensure the regular transport of its goods, initially to London. The Carron Shipping Line was established in 1772 and operated until after the Second World War. It operated a service four times a week from Grangemouth and Bo'ness to London.
Accession number
P18609

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