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Mersey Mammoth moving cranes to Graigola Wharf.



Mersey Mammoth carrying crane across the dock.

Mersey Mammoth landing crane on D Shed Wharf.


Mersey Mammouth landing crane at the Graigola Wharf.


Large tank entering the locks.



View from the top of the jib of a 10 ton quayside crane

View from top of jib with Port Tennant in the background.


View of the Kings Dock. In the foreground the last remaining coal hoists Nos. 12 & 13.



The two photos above are of the dismantling of No. 12 hoist in 1987. This was the last hoist to load coal.


The last Hoist to be demolished on Swansea Docks put up a bit of a fight.



 


While moving a quayside crane the three photos above show things don't always go to plan.


View looking from the high level lines towards the locks.


View of the Mole. The canteen is on the left of the picture.


Graigola Fuel Works.



Carrying out repairs to the wooden decking of the suspended quay on the corner of A Shed Wharf June 1959.



The two photos above are of the Divers Barge & the 50 ton Floating Crane being used to change a lock gate.


Floating Crane.
 

The 5 photos below are pontoons being shipped aboard ss 'Tai Ping Yang' for Sydney, Australia, Aug. 1945.







Lorries for export in 1950.
 

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