Dredgers Collection

The Lobnitz Shipyard, Renfrew, Scotland, 1912
Photograph showing the Lobnitz yard at Renfrew on the River Clyde. The Lobnitz company was famous for its rock-cutters and dredgers

Scallop dredgers, Kirkcudbright Harbour, SW Scotland
Scallop fishing dredgers tied up alongside the wall at low tide on the harbourside at Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. MacClellans Castle looms overhead Date: 2010

East London Harbour (b / w photo)
3092493 East London Harbour (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: East London Harbour)

The Sunken Dredger blocking the Suez Canal (engraving)
1591157 The Sunken Dredger blocking the Suez Canal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sunken Dredger blocking the Suez Canal)

Ballast Dredger (engraving)
587686 Ballast Dredger (engraving) by Stanfield, William Clarkson (1793-1867); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ballast dredger, off the Tower, London)

View of dredges and boats at a lock in the Panama Canal during construction
MNY381065 View of dredges and boats at a lock in the Panama Canal during construction, 1912 or 1913 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Dredging work at Palmers Jarrow yard in September of 1935, ready for the breaking up of the liner Olympic. 19th September 1935

The launch of dredger Marinex at Blyth port, Northumberland 1 July 1970

The launch of dredger Marinex at Blyth port, Northumberland 1 July 1970

Panama Dredger 2 1889
Dredger - possibly a Renfrew - in the River Chagres, used by the French company in their abortive attempt to construct the Panama Canal. Date: 1889

Mappin & Webb Advertisement, 1895
Advertisement for Mappin & Webbs Sterling Silver and Princes Plate, published in 1895. The items shown include (clockwise from top left)

Suez Construction 3
Dredgers and elevators at work on a completed section of the canal

Causeway hopper dredger sailing at sea, Barrow-in-Furness, Morecambe Bay, Cumbria, England, July

Dredger - port of Claipeda, Lithuania
WAT-12467 Dredger - port of Claipeda Lithuania M. Watson contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Belgium - Zeebrugge - Dredging the harbour for mines following the end of the First World War Date: circa 1919

Fisherman fishing for clams, clamming boat with pump scoop dredge, Poole Harbour, Dorset, England, july

US dredge Number 5, Panama Canal

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"Dredgers: Unearthing the Past and Shaping the Future" Step back in time to 1912 at The Lobnitz Shipyard in Renfrew, Scotland, where the birth revolutionized maritime industries. These powerful vessels were designed to excavate and remove sediment from waterways, ensuring safe navigation for ships. In picturesque Kirkcudbright Harbour, SW Scotland, scallop dredgers gracefully glide through the water. These specialized vessels are equipped with nets or rakes that scrape along the seabed to catch these delectable shellfish. Traveling further back in history, we encounter Panama Dredger 2 from 1889. This remarkable machine played a crucial role in expanding trade routes by clearing canals and deepening harbors around the world. A captivating black-and-white photo captures East London Harbour during its bustling days. Amidst this busy scene stands a dredger silently working to maintain optimal depths for incoming ships. The Suez Canal's rich history is marred by an engraving depicting a sunken dredger blocking its passage. A reminder of how even these mighty machines can face unexpected challenges while shaping global trade routes. An intricately illustrated engraving showcases a ballast dredger hard at work. Its purpose? To remove excess sand or gravel from ship compartments, ensuring stability as they sail across vast oceans. During construction of the iconic Panama Canal, a mesmerizing view unfolds before our eyes - numerous dredges and boats diligently transforming landscapes and connecting continents through their tireless efforts. Fast forward to September 1935 at Palmers Jarrow yard where intense dredging work takes place. This industrial marvel demonstrates how human ingenuity combines with these colossal machines to shape coastlines and harbor infrastructure. On July 1st, 1970, Blyth port witnesses an extraordinary event -the launch of Marinex- a state-of-the-art dredger poised to tackle modern-day challenges.