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Inverkeithing, Ward's Shipbreaking Yard, Number 1 And 2 Jetties

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Ship Breaking Yard (20th Century)

Site Name Inverkeithing, Ward's Shipbreaking Yard, Number 1 And 2 Jetties

Classification Ship Breaking Yard (20th Century)

Alternative Name(s) Inverkeithing Bay, Thomas Ward And Sons Shipbreaking Yard

Canmore ID 178926

Site Number NT18SW 113.02

NGR NT 1276 8210

NGR Description Centred NT1276 8210 and NT1266 8213 to NT1270 8205

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/178926

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Inverkeithing Bay, Thomas Ward and Sons Shipbreaking Yard, Number 1 and 2 Jetties Jetties Nos. 1 and 2: view from SW at W end of jetty showing 1-ton-lift Butters fixed derrick crane
Inverkeithing Bay, Thomas Ward and Sons Shipbreaking Yard, Number 1 and 2 Jetties Jetties Nos. 1 and 2: view from SW at W end of jetty showing 1-ton-lift Butters fixed derrick craneInverkeithing Bay, Thomas Ward and Sons Shipbreaking Yard, Number 1 and 2 Jetties Jetties Nos. 1 and 2: view from S of Sothert & Pitt 6-ton 'self-generating' crane, re-assembled in 1945 from kit-form after purchase from the Ministry of DefenceInverkeithing Bay, Thomas Ward and Sons Shipbreaking Yard, Number 1 and 2 Jetties Jetties Nos. 1 and 2: view from S of Sothert & Pitt 6-ton 'self-generating' crane, re-assembled in 1945 from kit-form after purchase from the Ministry of DefenceThomas Ward and Sons Shipbreaking Yard, Inverkeithing. Oblique aerial photograph taken facing west. The vessels include a mine damaged large bulk carrier, a small bulk carrier, two large passenger liners and a general cargo ship.Oblique aerial view during construction of the New Forth Bridge Crossing, looking to the E.Inverkeithing Bay, Thomas Ward and Sons Shipbreaking Yard, Number 1 and 2 Jetties Jetties Nos. 1 & 2: view from SW of (left) Thomas Smith and Son of Rodley, Leeds, rail-mounted crane, and (right) 10-ton-lift Butters fixed derrick craneInverkeithing Bay, Thomas Ward and Sons Shipbreaking Yard, Number 1 and 2 Jetties Jetties Nos. 1 and 2: detailed view from S of Sothert & Pitt 6-ton 'self-generating' crane, re-assembled in 1945 from kit-form after purchase from the Ministry of DefenceOblique aerial view centred on Thomas Ward and Sons Shipbreaking Yard and Caldwells Paper Mill, Inverkeithing, in 1947, facing north-east. The vessels include a mine damaged large bulk carrier, a small bulk carrier, two large passenger liners and a general cargo ship.Thomas Ward and Sons Shipbreaking Yard, Inverkeithing. Oblique aerial photograph taken facing north-east. This image has been produced from a crop marked print.Inverkeithing Bay, Thomas Ward and Sons Shipbreaking Yard, Number 1 and 2 Jetties Jetties Nos. 1 and 2: view from SW of (left) Thomas Smith and Son of Rodley, Leeds, rail-mounted crane, and (right) 10-ton-lift Butters fixed derrick craneInverkeithing Bay, Thomas Ward and Sons Shipbreaking Yard, Number 1 and 2 Jetties Jetties Nos. 1 and 2: view from S of Sothert and Pitt 6-ton 'self-generating' crane, re-assembled in 1945 from kit-form after purchase from the Ministry of DefenceThomas Ward and Sons Shipbreaking Yard, Inverkeithing. Oblique aerial photograph taken facing north-west. The vessels include a mine damaged large bulk carrier, a small bulk carrier, two large passenger liners and a general cargo ship.Thomas Ward and Sons Shipbreaking Yard, Inverkeithing. Oblique aerial photograph taken facing east. The vessels include a mine damaged large bulk carrier, a small bulk carrier, two large passenger liners and a general cargo ship.Thomas Ward and Sons Shipbreaking Yard and Caldwells Paper Mill, Inverkeithing. Oblique aerial photograph taken facing north. This image has been produced from a damaged negative.Thomas Ward and Sons Shipbreaking Yard and Caldwells Paper Mill, Inverkeithing. Oblique aerial photograph taken facing north.Inverkeithing Bay, Thomas Ward and Sons Shipbreaking Yard, Number 1 and 2 Jetties Jetties Nos. 1 and 2: detailed view from S of Sothert & Pitt 6-ton 'self-generating' crane, re-assembled in 1945 from kit-form after purchase from the Ministry of DefenceInverkeithing Bay, Thomas Ward and Sons Shipbreaking Yard, Number 1 and 2 Jetties Jetties Nos. 1 and 2: view from S of Sothert and Pitt 6-ton 'self-generating' crane, re-assembled in 1945 from kit-form after purchase from the Ministry of DefenceThomas Ward and Sons Shipbreaking Yard, Inverkeithing. Oblique aerial photograph taken facing west. The vessels include a mine damaged large bulk carrier, a small bulk carrier, two large passenger liners and a general cargo ship.Inverkeithing Bay, Thomas Ward and Sons Shipbreaking Yard, Number 1 and 2 Jetties Jetties Nos. 1 and 2: view from SW at W end of jetty showing 1-ton-lift Butters fixed derrick craneInverkeithing Bay, Thomas Ward and Sons Shipbreaking Yard, Number 1 and 2 Jetties Jetties Nos. 1 & 2: view from SW of (left) Thomas Smith and Son of Rodley, Leeds, rail-mounted crane, and (right) 10-ton-lift Butters fixed derrick crane

Administrative Areas

  • Council Fife
  • Parish Inverkeithing
  • Former Region Fife
  • Former District Dunfermline
  • Former County Fife

Archaeology Notes

NT18SW 113.02 centred 1276 8210 and 1266 8213 to 1270 8205

During October 1999 RCAHMS conducted a photographic survey of Ward's Shipbreaking Yard. The purpose of this survey was to enhance and augment the existing holdings of the National Monuments Record Scotland.

Visited by RCAHMS (MKO), October 1997

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