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CLEDDAU KING - IMO 8985610

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Photographer:
thomasmann [ View profile ]
Captured:
Aug 1, 1971
Title:
Cleddau King
Location:
Milford Haven, United Kingdom
Photo Category:
Ferries
Added:
Apr 1, 2014
Views:
1,062
Image Resolution:
1,292 x 889

Description:

Cleddau King doing Milford Haven ferry duty, probably in August 1971. The suspension bridge, which collapsed during construction, can be seen in the background in its damaged state.

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Current name:
PORTAFERRY

Former name(s):

 -  Portaferry Ferry (Until 2013 Mar)

 -  Cleddau King (Until 1976)

IMO:
8985610
Build year:
1962
Builder:
Hancocks Shipbuilding - Pembroke, U.k.
Vessel Type:
Work Vessel
Gross tonnage:
151 tons
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2 photos by 2 photographers

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Allan RO

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thomasmann

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It was no joke on 2 June 1970 when a 70 m (230 ft) cantilever being used to put one of the 150-ton sections into position collapsed on the Pembroke Dock side of the estuary. Four workers died and five were injured

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Hi Dave,, maybe & possibly it has something to do with a 1st April joke ( 1st April is the date of photo Added) :-)
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Never heard of this bridge collapsing before.

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