Swansea and Port Talbot Docks History

PS Waverley dry docked at Palmers, Swansea

Waverley entering the dry dock


Ropes out to both quays to centre her in the dock


Waverley resting on the blocks


View from crane


Stern view


Engine room


Plaque showing details of the first Waverley


Main view of engine


Bottom end bearing


Main crankshaft


View of wheelhouse


The photos on this page were kindly given to us by the family of the late David Hiles, who worked as a crane driver at the dry docks in Swansea.



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