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Construction of the New Lock Entrance to the South Quay Alexandra Docks 1909
Construction of the New Lock Entrance to the South Quay Alexandra Docks 1909
The Newport Dock Disaster 1909
Captain Hamilton - Newport Dock Disaster
Dr (Captain) Hamilton lead the St John Ambulance Brigade rescue team. A local GP from Commercial Street, he was the first Doctor to arrive at the scene of the disaster. Doctors Cook, Neville and Lloyd Davies arrived later. Dr Hamilton said, 'I wa...
The Arnott Memorial Medal Awarded To Doctor Hamilton
Dr (Captain) Hamilton, a local GP from Commercial Street, was the first Doctor to arrive at the scene of the Newport Dock Disaster. Doctors Cook, Neville and Lloyd Davies arrived later. Dr Hamilton, who lead the Saint John Ambulance Brigade, said,...
Newport Dock Disaster
The trench after the collapse. On the reverse of the photo is a stamp with a picture of a sailing ship in the centre and the text: Marine Studio, 44 Alexandra Road, Newport, Mon.
Newport Dock Disaster
The trench after the collapse. Photo by H. Martell. Stamped on the reverse: "The Shipping Post Card & Enlargement Company" Photo courtesy of M Hunter whose great uncle, Oliver James English, was killed in the tragedy.
Newport Dick Disaster
Photo courtesy of M Hunter whose great uncle, Oliver James English, was killed in the tragedy.
Memorial Service For The Newport Dock Disaster
Photo by H. Martell. Stamped on the reverse: "The Shipping Post Card & Enlargement Company" Photo courtesy of M Hunter whose great uncle, Oliver James English, was killed in the tragedy.
Oliver James English
Oliver was killed in the Newport Dock Disaster, July 1909. Photo courtesy of M Hunter, Oliver's great-niece. He is named on the memorial in St Woolos Cemetery.