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Tank Steamer "LUX" (photograph)

Collings, M.R. (Photographer Joseph Collings is last seen in newspaper adverts and trade directories in 1875 and thereafter the business was continued by his widow and son, operating under his wife's name Margaret Robinson "M.R.Collings".)

Tank Steamer LUX (length 250 feet, Breadth 35 feet 1 inch, Depth, 24 feet 1 inch, net tonnage 1255 tons). Photograph shows steamer discharging first bulk cargo of petroleum from Philidelphia, 3rd July, 1890, at Victoria Wharf, Penarth Harbour. Mounted on card with red border, and description printed below.

Collection Area

Industry

Item Number

72.104I/19

Creation/Production

Collings, M.R.

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donation, 29/12/1972

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mount (mm): 252

mount (mm): 295

mount (mm): 351

mount (mm): 427

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Albumen print

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Paper

Card

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water transportation transportation steam powered (water)

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