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Queens Island Shipyard from the Albert Quay
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Queens Island Shipyard from the Albert Quay
Queens Island Shipyard from the Albert Quay - a view to the gantries with a pier and boat docked in the foreground. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Belfast). Date: circa early 1900s
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Antrim Belfast Docked Foreground Pier Quay Shipyard Albert Gantries
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This evocative photograph captures a breathtaking view of Queens Island Shipyard as seen from Albert Quay in Belfast, Northern Ireland, around the turn of the twentieth century. The image showcases the grandeur and industrial might of the shipbuilding industry during this era. In the foreground, a boat is docked at the pier, its sails furled, waiting for its next journey. The pier extends into the Lough, a large inlet of the Irish Sea, with the distinctive gantries of the shipyard rising majestically in the background. These gantries, with their intricate network of ropes and pulleys, were essential for the lifting and moving of heavy ship components during the construction process. Queens Island Shipyard was a hub of maritime activity during this period, with ships from all corners of the world coming to be built or repaired in its capable hands. The hustle and bustle of the shipyard, the sound of hammers ringing and the smell of hot iron, would have filled the air, making for a truly immersive experience. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back in time to an era of innovation, ambition, and industrial prowess.
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