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Benguela Railway
Benguela Railway
Benguela Railway

Benguela Railway

Associated (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1860 - 1938)
Date1929
Object Namephotograph
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsEngineering
AcquisitionBequeathed in 1946 by Sir Robert Williams.
Copyright© the copyright holder
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS021921.1
About MePhotograph contained within black photograph album ABDMS021921, numbered and identified with captions written in black ink.
113. Antique Plate presented to Sir Robert Williams by Employees of the Benguela Railway. Model of Benguela Railway made by the Chief Baker on 'Balmoral Castle'
113. Antique Plate presented to Sir Robert Williams by Employees of the Benguela Railway. Model of Benguela Railway made by the Chief Baker on 'Balmoral Castle'
Sir Robert Williams
1929
82.83. Huambo. Panorama of Benguela Railway Co.’s model village for its employees
82.83. Huambo. Panorama of Benguela Railway Co.’s model village for its employees
Sir Robert Williams
1929
107. The end of Benguela Railway showing lines projecting over River LUAU and Belgian Congo on the other side
107. The end of Benguela Railway showing lines projecting over River LUAU and Belgian Congo on the other side
Sir Robert Williams
1929
134c. BENGUELA RAILWAY Concession to Robert Williams 28 Nov 1902, Company formed 26 May 1903, Construction completed 28 Aug 1928, Inauguration Ceremony 10 June 1929
134c. BENGUELA RAILWAY Concession to Robert Williams 28 Nov 1902, Company formed 26 May 1903, Construction completed 28 Aug 1928, Inauguration Ceremony 10 June 1929
Sir Robert Williams
1929
56. Animated scene at Benguela Station on arrival of the 'Special'
56. Animated scene at Benguela Station on arrival of the 'Special'
Sir Robert Williams
1929
215. The terminus of Benguela Ry at frontier LUAU
215. The terminus of Benguela Ry at frontier LUAU
Sir Robert Williams
1929
Inauguration of the Benguela Railway at Luau, Angola- Congo Frontier 10th June 1929
Inauguration of the Benguela Railway at Luau, Angola- Congo Frontier 10th June 1929
Sir Robert Williams
1929
38. Native Guard of Honour await arrival of the party from England at the Railway Jetty Lobito
38. Native Guard of Honour await arrival of the party from England at the Railway Jetty Lobito
Sir Robert Williams
1929
78. Native Railway Workers queue for [rations]
78. Native Railway Workers queue for [rations]
Sir Robert Williams
1929
79. Huambo. Huge Water Supply Tank, 80,000 Galls for the Railway Workshops and Town
79. Huambo. Huge Water Supply Tank, 80,000 Galls for the Railway Workshops and Town
Sir Robert Williams
1929
80. Huambo. Water Supply Tank to supply Railway shops & village. Capacity 80,000 Galls
80. Huambo. Water Supply Tank to supply Railway shops & village. Capacity 80,000 Galls
Sir Robert Williams
1929
81. Huambo. A street in the Railway Employees Model Garden Suburb
81. Huambo. A street in the Railway Employees Model Garden Suburb
Sir Robert Williams
1929
104. Showing the end of the Railway Angolan Territory as seen from Belgian Congo Territory looking across the River LUAU
104. Showing the end of the Railway Angolan Territory as seen from Belgian Congo Territory looking across the River LUAU
Sir Robert Williams
1929
201. SS Angola alongside Railway Jetty Lobito Bay
201. SS Angola alongside Railway Jetty Lobito Bay
Sir Robert Williams
1929
208. Construction of pumping station near Huambo to supply water to the Railway Workshops
208. Construction of pumping station near Huambo to supply water to the Railway Workshops
Sir Robert Williams
1929
205. Quando Dam to create a Hydro-Electric power supply for Railway Shops at Huambo
205. Quando Dam to create a Hydro-Electric power supply for Railway Shops at Huambo
Sir Robert Williams
1929
1. The RMMV "Carnarvon Castle" Southampton, MY 24 - 1929
1. The RMMV "Carnarvon Castle" Southampton, MY 24 - 1929
Sir Robert Williams
1929
2. HRH Prince Arthur of Connaught on his way to board the Carnarvon Castle
2. HRH Prince Arthur of Connaught on his way to board the Carnarvon Castle
Sir Robert Williams
1929
3. Prince Arthur arrives on board C. Castle
3. Prince Arthur arrives on board C. Castle
Sir Robert Williams
1929
4. HRH Prince Arthur of Connaught on board the Carnarvon Castle with Ct [Larradio]
4. HRH Prince Arthur of Connaught on board the Carnarvon Castle with Ct [Larradio]
Sir Robert Williams
1929
5. L to R Major Hindley, Sir Robert Williams [Bart] HRH Prince Arthur Ladt Williams Count [Larradio], Miss [d'Almeda], Capt. A Thomson May 24, 1929
5. L to R Major Hindley, Sir Robert Williams [Bart] HRH Prince Arthur Ladt Williams Count [Larradio], Miss [d'Almeda], Capt. A Thomson May 24, 1929
Sir Robert Williams
1929
6. Aboard the Carnarvon Castle just before leaving Southampton
6. Aboard the Carnarvon Castle just before leaving Southampton
Sir Robert Williams
1929
7. Comm. W J Stanley RD, RNR C. Castle
7. Comm. W J Stanley RD, RNR C. Castle
Sir Robert Williams
1929
8. Comm. W J Stanley RD, RNR C. Castle
8. Comm. W J Stanley RD, RNR C. Castle
Sir Robert Williams
1929