An early 20th century photograph of the Abercorn Basin and Ship Building Yards completed in 1867. The new improvements attracted more shipbuilding firms including MacIlwaine and Lewis, and Harland & Wolff who acquired the Thompson and Kirwin shipyard.
This image has been selected from a pair of stereoscopic images shot around 1905. It has been retouched, sharpened and enhanced.
Size: 3240px × 3099px
Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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