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Point Law
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Facing north east, this high shot overlooks Point Law from the rooftops of Old Torry. The photograph may have been taken from the top of the more westerly of the two Leading Lighthouses. The fish curing sheds and sailing fishing boats along Point Law are visible in the mid distance. In the far line of sight lies Porca Quay and York Street. The chimneys of works to the rear of York Street let smoke into the foggy sky. Two harbour paddle tugs can seen moored at Pocra Quay. Another is active in the tidal harbour. An unusual bridge can be seen spanning the northern end of Pocra Quay. This was likely used by the cattle sheds located there in the early 20th century to move livestock between buildings while avoiding the road below. Reference to the "cattle wharf" and abovementioned bridge can be found in an <i>Aberdeen Journal</i> article 'Improvements at Pocra Pier' from 3rd March 1892, page 4. The cattle sheds directly on Pocra Jetty and the bridge have been removed by the time of the large scale Ordnance Survey map revised to 1923. Pocra Jetty was the site of Pontoon Dock no. 3, installed in around 1911. This photograph pre-dates its installation, giving some indication of when it was taken. The lack of human figures suggest a quiet day. This photograph may have been taken in the early morning.
Facing north east, this high shot overlooks Point Law from the rooftops of Old Torry. The photograph may have been taken from the top of the more westerly of the two Leading Lighthouses.
The fish curing sheds and sailing fishing boats along Point Law are visible in the mid distance.
In the far line of sight lies Porca Quay and York Street. The chimneys of works to the rear of York Street let smoke into the foggy sky.
Two harbour paddle tugs can seen moored at Pocra Quay. Another is active in the tidal harbour.
An unusual bridge can be seen spanning the northern end of Pocra Quay. This was likely used by the cattle sheds located there in the early 20th century to move livestock between buildings while avoiding the road below.
Reference to the "cattle wharf" and abovementioned bridge can be found in an
Aberdeen Journal
article 'Improvements at Pocra Pier' from 3rd March 1892, page 4.
The cattle sheds directly on Pocra Jetty and the bridge have been removed by the time of the large scale Ordnance Survey map revised to 1923.
Pocra Jetty was the site of Pontoon Dock no. 3, installed in around 1911. This photograph pre-dates its installation, giving some indication of when it was taken.
The lack of human figures suggest a quiet day. This photograph may have been taken in the early morning.
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Aberdeen Harbour
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1. Copyright known - held by Aberdeen City Council
2. Copyright known - held by third party
3. Copyright status undetermined
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GN10_24
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Aberdeen Local Studies
Aberdeen Local Studies
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