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Some of the many cars waiting for shipment from the Queen Alexandra Dock at Cardiff Docks
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Some of the many cars waiting for shipment from the Queen Alexandra Dock at Cardiff Docks
Some of the many cars waiting for shipment from the Queen Alexandra Dock at Cardiff Docks, these are just a few of the 30, 000 vehicles a year which are to be shipped from Cardiff Docks under a new five year agreement signed recently. 21st April 1966
Knight
Western Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Cardiff
Wales
Media ID 21822611
© Mirrorpix
Boat Dock Docklands Docks Ship 1966
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In this photograph taken on the 21st of April, 1966, we are transported back to a bustling scene at the Queen Alexandra Dock in Cardiff Docks. The image captures just a fraction of the impressive fleet of cars patiently awaiting shipment, showcasing the magnitude of this significant operation. The docklands come alive with activity as workers scurry around, ensuring each vehicle is securely loaded onto the waiting ships. This snapshot offers us a glimpse into an era when maritime trade played a crucial role in connecting nations and facilitating global commerce. With its timeless charm, this print evokes nostalgia for an era when automobiles were symbols of progress and freedom. The sheer number of vehicles depicted here is staggering – a testament to Cardiff's pivotal position as an industrial hub during that time. This historic moment also marks the beginning of a new chapter for Cardiff Docks, as it recently signed a five-year agreement to ship over 30,000 vehicles annually. Such developments highlight not only the economic significance but also underscore how transportation networks shape our world. Preserved by Knight's lens through Memory Lane Prints, this photograph serves as both a reminder and celebration of our collective past. It invites us to reflect upon how far we have come while appreciating the enduring legacy left behind by those who worked tirelessly within these docks.
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