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Dockers loading steel bars onto the Manchester Renown, Manchester, 1964. Artist
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Dockers loading steel bars onto the Manchester Renown, Manchester, 1964. Artist
Dockers loading steel bars onto the Manchester Renown, Manchester, 1964. British steel products were in demand worldwide during the 1960s due to their high quality. The Renown was part of the Manchester Liners fleet, which were loaded on the Manchester Ship Canal and carried Britains products worldwide. The Renown was newly built when the photograph was taken in 1964 and was in service with the Manchester fleet until 1971 when it was sold to South Korea and renamed the Korean Challenger
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Canal Cargo Crane Cranes Dock Docks Greater Manchester Loading Manchester Manchester Liners Manchester Renown Manchester Ship Canal Michael Michael Walters Moored Paul Walters Worldwide Photography Ltd Port Shipping Industry Steel Walters Wharf
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This print captures a significant moment in British industrial history. Taken in Manchester, 1964, it showcases the skilled dockers loading steel bars onto the mighty Manchester Renown ship. During this era, British steel products were highly sought after worldwide due to their exceptional quality. The Manchester Liners fleet played a crucial role in transporting Britain's goods across the globe, and the Renown was an integral part of this operation. The photograph depicts the newly built vessel moored at the bustling Manchester Ship Canal, ready to embark on its international journey. The image exudes a sense of strength and determination as cranes tower over the dockyard, meticulously lifting heavy metal bars onto the ship's cargo hold. This snapshot perfectly encapsulates Greater Manchester's thriving shipping industry during that time. Photographed by Michael Walters from Paul Walters Worldwide Photography Ltd. , this remarkable piece of art offers us a glimpse into an era when trade and transportation were vital for economic growth. It serves as a testament to both human ingenuity and technological advancement. Although eventually sold to South Korea in 1971 and renamed Korean Challenger, this photograph immortalizes the glory days of Manchester Renown's service with pride. A true tribute to British craftsmanship and industrial prowess!
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