'6" Chemical Shell. Casting.'

Maker
Unknown
Production date
1915-1918
 Description
View of moulding shop where molten iron is being poured from a ladle suspended from a travelling overhead crane. For control, the ladle has two shanks on one side and one on the other. Three shells or bombs are being moulded in each box. The men wear no protective clothing. From "Munition Work Record. The Falkirk Iron Coy, Ltd, 1915-1918."
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Maker
Production date
1915-1918
Subject person
Subject place
Castlelaurie Works/Bankside/Bainsford/Falkirk area
Subject notes
Moulds were made in two halves. Sand was rammed round the mould in the moulding box. The moulds were then removed and the two halves of the moulding box fitted together using snugs and pins. Molten iron was then poured into the moulding box. Chemical shells were made to higher standards than other shells, to ensure that they did not leak prior to use.
Accession number
P05222

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