Launch Of A Floating Dock

Series

Series Name
Gaumont Graphic

Issue

Issue No.
264
Date Released
2 Oct 1913
Stories in this Issue:

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Story

Summary
BFI synopsis: Launch of floating dock for the Argentine Government from Vickers’ Works at Barrow" (20). The dock slides down slipway at Barrow-in-Furness into the sea, watched by the workforce, several of whom are standing on the floating dock itself (82). Broadside view of the dock in the water - the words ‘Dique Flotante No. 2’ visible on its side.
Keywords
Buildings and structures; Ships and boats; Launchings
Length of story (in feet)
93

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How to cite this record

'Launch Of A Floating Dock', Gaumont Graphic Issue No. 264, 2 Oct 1913. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/383094 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)