1943

SS4526 : ML1301 passing under Bideford Bridge, January 1943

taken 81 years ago, near to Bideford, Devon, England

ML1301 passing under Bideford Bridge, January 1943
ML1301 passing under Bideford Bridge, January 1943
The boat and its two sisters were built at Blackmore's Yard, which used to be just above the Bridge. They were the largest craft to squeeze through. Timing was important, to get adequate headroom and depth under the keel.

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Photographer
David Carter   (more nearby)
Date Taken
31 January 1943   (more nearby)
Submitted
Wednesday, 8 November, 2006
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SS 455 263 [100m precision]
WGS84: 51:0.9160N 4:12.2373W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SS 455 264
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South-southwest (about 202 degrees)
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