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Planing machine, Clyde steamboat works, Glasgow
Planing machine, Clyde steamboat works, Glasgow, Scotland. Date: 1843
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1840s 1843 Automation Clyde Foundry Machinery Manufacture Manufacturing Operating Process Scots Workman Workmen
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This image transports us back to the 1840s in Glasgow, Scotland, where the industrial revolution was in full swing. The photograph, taken in 1843, depicts a planing machine at work in the Clyde steamboat works. The machine, a marvel of the time, was used in the manufacturing process of constructing ships. The scene is bustling with activity as men in work clothes operate the machine, shaping and smoothing metal plates for the hulls of the boats. The planing machine, a large, intricate piece of machinery, is powered by a water wheel and steam engine, showcasing the integration of water and steam power in the manufacturing process. The foundry, with its towering chimneys and large, open spaces, is a testament to the scale of production during this era. The men, working in unison, operate various tools and equipment to bring the ships to life. The atmosphere is filled with the sounds of hammering, sawing, and the hiss of steam. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the early days of industrialization in Scotland. The planing machine, a symbol of automation and progress, represents the ingenuity and determination of the people who built the ships that would ply the waters of the Clyde and beyond. The image captures the spirit of innovation and hard work that defined this period in history, making it an invaluable document of Scotland's industrial heritage.
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