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SS Himalaya moored in Buccleuch Dock, St Georges Square and the town, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in October 1948. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England Archive
Media ID 13401799
Filename: EAW019736.jpg
Size: 4340 x 4359 (9.2MB)
Date: 15th March 2017
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive. Aerofi
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: images.historicenglandservices.org.uk
Construction Engineering Maritime Shipyard
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In this aerial photograph taken by Aerofilms Ltd in October 1948, we witness Barrow-in-Furness, a bustling maritime town in Cumbria, England, with its centerpiece being the colossal SS Himalaya moored in Buccleuch Dock, St Georges Square. The image offers a unique bird's-eye view of the town's industrial heart, showcasing the intricate relationship between the shipyard, construction sites, and the surrounding community. Barrow-in-Furness, renowned for its rich maritime history, is located on the southern tip of Walney Island in the Furness area of Cumbria. The town's strategic position on the coast made it an ideal location for shipbuilding and repair, which is evident in the numerous dockyards and construction sites visible in the photograph. The SS Himalaya, a prominent feature in the image, is moored in Buccleuch Dock, which was the largest dock in the town. The ship, a testament to the town's engineering prowess, is dwarfed by the vast expanse of the dock, giving a sense of the scale of the shipbuilding industry in Barrow-in-Furness during the post-war era. Surrounding the dock, we can see various other construction sites, with cranes and other machinery scattered throughout the town. The image also reveals the residential areas, with their neatly arranged rows of houses, providing a stark contrast to the industrial landscape. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing insights into the maritime, shipbuilding, and engineering industries that once thrived in Barrow-in-Furness. It serves as a reminder of the town's rich history and its significant role in the economic and industrial development of the region.
