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Group photograph of naval coal lumpers
Group photograph of naval coal lumpers

Group photograph of naval coal lumpers

Date1917 - 1927
Object number00018141
NamePhotograph
MediumSilver gelatin photographic print, card
DimensionsOverall: 65 x 45 mm
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Barry Jones
DescriptionThis photographic postcard depicts a group of coal lumpers covered in coaldust on the deck of an unidentified ship.SignificanceThis postcard depicts the young men who undertook the dirty, slow and laborious job of loading coal on to ships.