Black and white photograph, approx. 1980

Historical information

Black and white photograph showing construction of Lock 7 possibly near Renmark. Amongst the equipment are several gantry cranes and structural timbers. Also shows the way the river was blocked off to enable works to be constructed. Copy of original photograph.

Significance

Historically significant showing the construction of locks on the Murray river. Use of gantry cranes.

Physical description

Black and white photograph showing construction of Lock 7 possibly near Renmark. Amongst the equipment are several gantry cranes. Copy of original photograph.

Inscriptions & markings

In pencil on back "Construction of Lock 7 (near?) Renmark". "A. J. Gibbons, photo" . "Price"

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