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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