Retired Section Swansea Docks

The photos on this page were kindly given to us by the family of the late David Hiles,
 who worked as a crane driver at the dry docks in Swansea.
 

Waverley entering the dry dock.
 

Ropes out to both quays to centre her in the dock.
 

Waverley resting on the blocks.
 

View from crane.
 

Stern view.
 

Engine room.
 

Plaque showing details of the first Waverley.
 

Main view of engine.
 

Bottom end bearing.
 

Main crankshaft.
 

View of wheelhouse.
 

Dry Dock workshops.
 

Dry Dock crane.
 

An oil tanker on the right and the Union Titan on the left.
 

Heavy load on dry dock crane.