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BW192/3/2/1/18/2
"Launch of the motor barge "Sidney Billbrough" at the shipyard of John Harker Ltd., Knottingley. She was built for Yorkshire Tar Distiller Ltd., Knottingley"
Description
Black and white photograph showing the barge being launched stern first down a slipway into the water. There are people on the barge and a crowd of people gathered to watch the launch.
Date
[mid 20th century]
Reference code
BW192/3/2/1/18/2
Extent & medium
1 photograph
