2012

SX4754 : Gold Bullion at Millbay Docks

taken 12 years ago, near to Plymouth, England

Gold Bullion at Millbay Docks
Gold Bullion at Millbay Docks
Statue outside Millbay Docks commemorating the fact that Gold Bullion used to be taken through Millbay Docks for shipping to the USA. Around the base of the statue, it says "In the 1930's, Gold Bullion was often seen stacked on Millbay ready for shipment to the USA guarded by one Policeman".

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Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Docks, Harbours other tags: Statue Gold Bullion Bars Docks Quayside Policeman Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
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SX4754, 2434 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Mike Lyne   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Friday, 20 January, 2012   (more nearby)
Submitted
Friday, 20 January, 2012
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SX 470 542 [100m precision]
WGS84: 50:22.0655N 4:9.1626W
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OSGB36: geotagged! SX 470 542
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West-southwest (about 247 degrees)
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