Port of Portland AuthorityDiver's lead breast weight (circular) with bronze fittings and lifting ropediving weight, diving, port of portland authority archives, maritime, marine

Port of Portland CollectionTwo black and white photographs framed together. One shows tipping of first stones at the construction of the main breakwater. The other depicts the delivery of the first stones to the main breakwater.Front: "Tipping of the first stones at the construction of the main breakwater-17th November,1952. First stone delivered to main breakwater."port of portland

Port of Portland CollectionSiebe Gorman divers intercom amplifier and central panel. Black steel case chrome bronze fittings to attach cables. Power cord with clips, battery operated. Instrument panel covered with stell lid. Carrying handle on rear.Front: Siebe Gorman Co Ltd/ makers/ London

PORT OF PORTLAND COLLECTIONBlacksmith's tongs, hand forged, steelport of portland collection, trades, blacksmith, tools, tongs

Port of Portland CollectionBlacksmith's tongs, forged steelport of portland archives

Port of Portland CollectionFolder. Green cloth covered. Wooden covers, columned loose leaf pages with indexing tabs. Records of Portland Harbour Trust Commissioners, inscribed stock, loans, assets, investments from 1952. Portland Harbour Trust operations

PORT OF PORTLAND COLLECTIONBlacksmith's tongs - hand forgedport of portland, trade, industry, blacksmith

Port of Portland CollectionBlacksmith's tongs - forged, steel

Port of Portland CollectionTubular in shape, forward end handle, fitting for attaching blades at one end and fittings for attaching hose at the other. Pneumatically operated. 3 blades, one fitted to saw, chrome steel and alloy fittings.Front: WRIGHT SAW POWER SAW AND TOOL CORP USAport of portland, tool, saw, harbour

Port of Portland collectionSiebe Gorman six stud tyre diver's suit - fabric, (cotton) and vulcanised rubber, only one arm extended. Circa mid 20th century. 2 knee patches have separated from suit - placed inside neck.port of portland, marine, maritime, diving, sport

PORT OF PORTLAND COLLECTIONBlacksmith's tongs, hand forgedport of portland, blacksmith, tongs, trade, industry, metalwork

PORT OF PORTLAND COLLECTIONBlacksmith's tongs, hand forged, steelport of portland, blacksmith, trade, industry

PORT OF PORTLAND COLLECTIONBlacksmith's tongs, forged steelport of portland, blacksmith, tongs, tool, industry, trade

Port of Portland CollectionSiebe Gorman & Co Divers Helmet with fitting harness. Part of a six stud patent admiralty diving dress. Bronze and brass, glass viewing ports.Front: SIEBE GORMAN & CO LTD SUBMARINE ENGINEERS LONDON

PORT OF PORTLAND AUTHORITYBack: Purple PHT stamp

PORT OF PORTLAND AUTHORITYBack: Purple PHT stamp

Port of Portland CollectionWave recording instrument. Manufacturer's label missing. Alloy lid with lifting handles on each end, clipped to alloy base. External float on wire cable attached to geared drum and recording mechanism. The float tube is missing, also parts of the recording equipment. Float measures 21 x 16 diameter.port of portland

Port of Portland Collection

Port of Portland Archivesport of portland, breakwater construction

Port of Portland AuthorityFront: [Grid lines drawn in blue pen] 4½" wide (lower centre, blue pen) Back: 177 (centre, pencil)port of portland

Port of Portland AuthorityFront: (no inscriptions) Back: 177 (centre, pencil)port of portland

Port of Portland AuthorityFront: (no inscriptions) Back: 177 (centre, pencil)port of portland

Port of Portland AuthorityFront: (no inscriptions) Back: 177 (top centre, pencil)port of portland

Port of Portland AuthorityFront: (no inscriptions) Back: 177 (centre, pencil)port of portland

Port of Portland AuthorityFront: (no inscriptions) Back: 177 (top right, pencil)port of portland