The yard that Doxfords moved to from Coxgreen. The newer yard can be seen in the background. The craneage in the old yard takes a little working out, probably quite innovative for the time. The photograph is dated 1928 which may or may not be accurate, and it looks like a keel is being laid on one of the berths.
A view down on of the three gantry berths. The plight of the crane drivers can be seen clearly here as one is travelling along the rails in the hut that covered a winch that was called a crane. In the noise of riveted ships, he would have to rely entirely on hand signals. It might not be surprising if he was subject to occasional verbal abuse when he landed on earth again if he hadn't responded quick enough to some signal. It would be interesting to hear of their experiences, Every day would begin with a long vertical climb and end with along descent. Dinner times would be the same. Toilet needs would be interesting, perhaps they just ...........
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This is one of the Torpedo boats being built on a berth in the west yard.