Grangemouth dock gates taken from the oil tanker, British Grenadier

Maker
Unknown
Production date
23 Feb 1923
 Description
View from the island bridge structure of the aft deck showing the starboard side of the poop (stern) superstructure and the dock gates. On the deck are hatch covers and pipe work. A cloud of steam is escaping. On the poop deck is a lifeboat on davits and a cowl-topped ventilator.
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Department
Photo
Maker
Production date
23 Feb 1923
Subject person
Subject place
Scottish Oils Jetty/Grangemouth Docks/Grangemouth area
Subject notes
The dock gates allow a high level of water to be maintained within the docks, even at low tide. Non-tidal docks facilitate the loading and unloading of cargoes.
Accession number
P16782

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