Plate rolling machine and workers at a Sunderland shipyard
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Plate rolling machine and workers at a Sunderland shipyard
A team of men feed a sheet of metal through a rolling machine at Messrs Droxford & Sons, a shipyard in Sunderland
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Cogs Employment Feed Feeding Heavy Rolling Sheet Ship Yard Sons Sunderland Wheel Work Men Workhouse 1902
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at Messrs. Droxford & Sons, a historic shipyard in Sunderland, England, during the early 20th century. The image shows a team of hardworking men in protective gear, intently focused as they feed a large sheet of metal into a powerful plate rolling machine. The machine, a testament to the industrial might of the era, is equipped with massive wheels and cogs that transform the raw material into the curved shapes necessary for shipbuilding. The year is 1902, and employment opportunities in the shipbuilding industry were plentiful, providing livelihoods for many in the community. This photograph offers a glimpse into the daily routine of the workers at the yard, their faces etched with determination and concentration as they work in unison to feed the metal into the machine. The scene is reminiscent of the cogs within the industrial machine of the time, each worker playing a crucial role in the production process. The plate rolling machine, a vital piece of equipment in the shipbuilding industry, was used to shape and form the metal plates that would eventually become the hulls of ships. The process required a high degree of precision and strength, making it a challenging and physically demanding task. The workers at Messrs. Droxford & Sons were integral to the success of the shipyard, their labor contributing to the creation of some of the most impressive vessels of the time. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the rich industrial history of Sunderland and the important role that shipbuilding played in the lives of its people. The image transports us back to an era of heavy industry, teamwork, and determination, a time when the sound of clanging metal and the rhythmic beat of hammers echoed through the shipyards, shaping the future of transportation and the world around us.
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