Point Law

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Point Law

Photograph depicts the construction of some sort of timber pier, railway line and a device running along top of it. photo looking east from Matthew's Quay. Multiple steam trawlers can be seen docked on Point Law in the background. The construction depicted in the photo may be for the purposes of more easily tipping coal onto ships. In the background can be seen the steam trawler A943 Pointer. This ship was built in 1906 by Hall, Russell & Company, Ltd. for Captain William H Burn in Aberdeen and was initially designated as A57. It later came into the ownership of P & J Johnstone in 1938 and was designated as A943. It was later broken up in 1955.

Aberdeen Harbour

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