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ss. Hoy head at Longhope date is a guess
View Large VersionPicture added on 29 October 2008
If the wheelhouse was built in 1925 this must be afore that- wonder just how early this is.
Added by Allan Besant on 29 October 2008
Seems to have been a lot more depth of water on the east side of the pier at this time than there is to day. There is no way a vessel of the size of the then Hoy Head would berth here today, and it appears to be about half tide .
Very good photo again Alan we hope that your photo box is not empty yet- they are superb.
Very good photo again Alan we hope that your photo box is not empty yet- they are superb.
Added by John Budge on 31 October 2008
I grabbed a lot oot o that area to deepen it in 64 when I was on Murray's crane, we were doin the pier up at the time............
Added by Jimmy Hamilton on 25 February 2012
Judging by the apparel that the lady on the pier is wearing, I would say that the photograph must be well before 1930.
The " Hoy Head" has an open bridge in the picture. Did someone point out in another thread that the enclosed bridge was fitted in 1925?.
The " Hoy Head" has an open bridge in the picture. Did someone point out in another thread that the enclosed bridge was fitted in 1925?.
Added by Fred Johnston on 28 February 2012
Looks a bit like the lady in the Cava picture. Hat wise anyway
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Added by W Watters on 28 February 2012
Hoy and Walls
