Photograph - Photograph - Main Breakwater construction, Portland, Jan-60

Historical information

Port of Portland Authority Archives

Physical description

Black & white photo showing construction site for straight parapet, main breakwater. Crane on left, bridge pier key blocks foreground. Several workmen.

Inscriptions & markings

Front: MAIN BREAKWATER PARAPET - View North at round head showing roundhead base completed and first two "bridge pier" Key blocks cast for straight parapet Jan '60 typed
Back: Main Breakwater Parapet View N at roundhead, showing roundhead box completed and first two "bridge pier" key boxes cast for straight parapet. Written in blue biro

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