Shipyard, Workington, Cumbria

Tall ships in a shipyard in Cumbria, possibly at Workington. Workington is an ancient market and industrial town at the mouth of the River Derwent. In the 18th century, with the exploitation of the local iron ore and coal pits, Workington expanded to become a major industrial town and port.

Location

Cumbria Workington

Period

Edwardian (1902 - 1913)

Tags

work industry ship building steam harbour quay sailing