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Harland and Wolff Yard
The South Yard of Harland and Wolffs shipyards, Belfast. Date: early 20th century
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Belfast Harland Ship Yard Wolff Yard
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This evocative early 20th century photograph captures the grandeur and industrial might of Harland and Wolff's South Yard in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Located on the banks of the River Lagan, the shipyard was once the largest and most productive in the world, renowned for building some of the most innovative and iconic ships in maritime history. The image reveals a bustling scene of activity, with workers in various stages of constructing a new vessel. The towering cranes, known as Goliath and Samson, loom large over the yard, their outstretched arms reaching towards the sky. These cranes, each capable of lifting over 100 tons, were a testament to the engineering prowess of the time and played a crucial role in the assembly of the hulls and superstructures of the ships. The South Yard itself is a hive of activity, with workers in every corner, some welding, others hammering away at the metal structures, while others are busy laying down the keel of a new ship. The ships under construction are visible in various stages of completion, from the skeletal frames to the more advanced stages, with masts and funnels already in place. The photograph also offers a glimpse into the daily life of the workers, with the presence of a makeshift canteen, where they would take their breaks, and the rows of lockers, where they would store their belongings. The yard's infrastructure is also evident, with the railway tracks running through the yard, enabling the transportation of materials and the finished ships to and from the yard. This photograph is a testament to the rich maritime history of Belfast and Harland and Wolff's South Yard, a time when the city was at the forefront of shipbuilding innovation and production. The image captures the energy, the determination, and the sheer scale of the shipbuilding process, making it an invaluable historical record.
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