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Sir Charles Metcalfe, Mr Robins and Mr Griffiths studying contour of Country. First Summit Altitude 2992 ft 95K.268
Sir Charles Metcalfe, Mr Robins and Mr Griffiths studying contour of Country. First Summit Altitude 2992 ft 95K.268
Sir Charles Metcalfe, Mr Robins and Mr Griffiths studying contour of Country. First Summit Altitude 2992 ft 95K.268

Sir Charles Metcalfe, Mr Robins and Mr Griffiths studying contour of Country. First Summit Altitude 2992 ft 95K.268

Associated (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1860 - 1938)
Object Namephotograph
Mediumphotograph
ClassificationsPhotographs
AcquisitionBequeathed in 1946 by Sir Robert Williams.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS021924.69
Sir Charles Metcalfe, Mr Robins and Mr Griffiths studying contour of Country. Altitude 6700 ft K.320
Sir Charles Metcalfe, Mr Robins and Mr Griffiths studying contour of Country. Altitude 6700 ft K.320
Sir Robert Williams
Sir Charles Metcalfe and party riding through easy country
Sir Charles Metcalfe and party riding through easy country
Sir Robert Williams
Heads of Railway Company’s and Contractor’s staff with Sir Charles Metcalfe in centre.
Heads of Railway Company’s and Contractor’s staff with Sir Charles Metcalfe in centre.
Sir Robert Williams
Encampment during Sir Charles Metcalfe’s Tour of Inspection
Encampment during Sir Charles Metcalfe’s Tour of Inspection
Sir Robert Williams
Type of Griffith’s & Cos Transport Wagons
Type of Griffith’s & Cos Transport Wagons
Sir Robert Williams
Griffith’s & Cos Staff Head Quarters at Lobito
Griffith’s & Cos Staff Head Quarters at Lobito
Sir Robert Williams
Letter from J. Norton Griffiths to Robert Williams.
Letter from J. Norton Griffiths to Robert Williams.
Sir Robert Williams
12 December 1907
Viaduct No1. Span 295 ¼ ft Width 11 ½ ft Weight 141 Tons
Viaduct No1. Span 295 ¼ ft Width 11 ½ ft Weight 141 Tons
Sir Robert Williams
Viaduct No2 completed, Victoria Falls design. Span 137 ¾ ft Width 15 ½ ft Weight 124 tons
Viaduct No2 completed, Victoria Falls design. Span 137 ¾ ft Width 15 ½ ft Weight 124 tons
Sir Robert Williams
Viaduct No3 Span 236 ft Width 11 ½ ft Weight 123 tons
Viaduct No3 Span 236 ft Width 11 ½ ft Weight 123 tons
Sir Robert Williams
Gang of Indians working on shallow cutting before reaching summit
Gang of Indians working on shallow cutting before reaching summit
Sir Robert Williams
Railhead Camp, Katingue Summit
Railhead Camp, Katingue Summit
Sir Robert Williams
Bimbus Water Station. From this Station 30,000 gallons of Water daily had been taken up Country during construction on the Waterless Section.
Bimbus Water Station. From this Station 30,000 gallons of Water daily had been taken up Country during construction on the Waterless Section.
Sir Robert Williams
View of Country at K. 240
View of Country at K. 240
Sir Robert Williams
Transporting Labour up Country
Transporting Labour up Country
Sir Robert Williams
Nearing easier Country
Nearing easier Country
Sir Robert Williams
Approaching easier country
Approaching easier country
Sir Robert Williams
Earthworks at the end of the Heavy Section, showing view of country ahead.
Earthworks at the end of the Heavy Section, showing view of country ahead.
Sir Robert Williams
Portugese Up-country Store
Portugese Up-country Store
Sir Robert Williams
Type of Granite Country encountered
Type of Granite Country encountered
Sir Robert Williams
Typical Angola Country on Bailundu route
Typical Angola Country on Bailundu route
Sir Robert Williams
First Ship at Lobito Bay, November 1904
First Ship at Lobito Bay, November 1904
Sir Robert Williams
November, 1904
Discharging first ship S.S. "Cromarty" with temporary Pontoon Jetty erected in 27 hours
Discharging first ship S.S. "Cromarty" with temporary Pontoon Jetty erected in 27 hours
Sir Robert Williams
1904
Lobito's First Station
Lobito's First Station
Sir Robert Williams
1904