Reference numberLH002456DescriptionThe Anglo Persian (later Iranian) Oil Company was established in 1920/1921 in Knutsford Street to provide oil to the ships. A pipelinewas laid along Victoria Quay and eight branches led out to the wharf edge from where they were connected to each ship. Later a second and then a third line was installed. There was usually a bunkering crew of ten on the wharf to make the connections. The two men at the left are Clem Hampton and George Nelson.Date1920PhotographerLa Tosca Studio Photograph FormatPhotographDigital ItemYes
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