Image reference: xl08093
Description: A black and white photograph showing the Collier boat 'Empire Rancher' built at John Harkers Shipyard, Knottingley, for the Ministry of War Transport Division and launched on the 2nd January 1943. It was built to carry coal from South Wales to Gloucester Power Station, Harkers also built a sister ship, the 'Empire Reaper' launched on the 17th October 1942. These were amongst the longest boats built at this yard at 140 feet long. Internal Reference: Private Collection
Keywords: Boat, Cantilever, Machinery, People, River, Barge, War work, Ship building
Place name(s): GL1, Gloucester, WF11, Knottingley
Date(s): 1943
Date added to archive: 18/09/2003
Original rights: Unknown
Permission rights: Mr R.Gosney
Digital rights: WMDC Libraries and Information Services
Digital publisher: WMDC, Education and Cultural Services, Libraries and Information Services
