'6" Chemical Shell. Emptying casting.'

Maker
Unknown
Production date
1915-1918
 Description
Three shells which have been moulded together hang by a chain from an overhead travelling crane. Empty moulding boxes lie on the floor. One worker holds an end of the chain while another wields a large hammer. A third worker looks on. From "Munition Work Record. The Falkirk Iron Coy, Ltd, 1915-1918."
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Department
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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.
Accession number
P05228

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