Construction of Girdleness Outfall Scheme, Sea Outlet: Positioning Outlet Pipe Section in Trench
AssociatedAssociated with
Girdleness Outfall Scheme
(Aberdeen, Scotland, founded 1899)
AttributedAttributed to
George Washington Wilson and Company
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1852 - 1908)
Date1902-1905
Object NamePhotograph
ClassificationsEngineering
Dimensions15.2 x 20.2cm
AcquisitionPresented in 2012 by Mr Bob McGregor.
CopyrightOut of copyright
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS088173
Historic Title- Untitled
Temporary dams were used to dig the trenches on the shore and out to sea. The pipe sections were positioned using this timber frame and five-ton shackles. It was then firmly blocked up from below and joined to the pipe with red-lead and canvas. The process took about an hour and half per section.
Girdleness Outfall Scheme
1902-1903
Girdleness Outfall Scheme
1902-1903
Girdleness Outfall Scheme
1902-1903
Girdleness Outfall Scheme
c. 1905
Girdleness Outfall Scheme
1903-1905
Girdleness Outfall Scheme
1902-1903
Girdleness Outfall Scheme
1902-1903
Girdleness Outfall Scheme
c. 1905
Girdleness Outfall Scheme
1903-1905
Girdleness Outfall Scheme
c. 1905
Girdleness Outfall Scheme
1902-1903
Girdleness Outfall Scheme
1902-1903
Girdleness Outfall Scheme
1902-1903
Girdleness Outfall Scheme
1902-1903
Girdleness Outfall Scheme
1902-1903
