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Laying the foundation-stone of new harbour works at Jersey, 1872. Creator: Unknown.

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Laying the foundation-stone of new harbour works at Jersey, 1872. Engraving from a photograph by Messrs. Asplett and Green. 'The new works for the extension of St. Helier's Harbour...consist, first, of a breakwater, 2670 ft. long...running from the south face of Elizabeth Castle...terminating with a substantial head on the Platte rock...At the head of the breakwater...will be a lighthouse...The second part of the new harbour works is a landing-pier, for the accommodation of steamers...It will have...three landing- stages, with sheltered flights of steps, waiting-rooms, sheds, and offices...Sir John Coode is the engineer in chief ; the works are ordered by the Harbours Committee of the States of Jersey, and are estimated to cost £250,000. The ceremony of laying the first stone, on the Crow Reck, was performed by the Bailiff, Mr. John Hammond...A pavilion, decorated with flags, lances, and shields, a triumphal arch of evergreens, and several tents, had been erected on the rock, making a rather pretty scene'. From "Illustrated London News", 1872.

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Photo12/Heritage Images/The Print Collector

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HRM25A06_032

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Droits gérés

Format disponible

25,1Mo (2,0Mo) / 32,4cm x 19,4cm / 3829 x 2293 (300dpi)

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