Photo Slide - Inclined Seam, Breich Pit

code: LVSAV2009.029.010

Collection code:

LVSAV2009.029

File type:

Photographs

Collection:

Museum Collection

Description

35mm slide showing the longwall working of an inclined seam at Breich pit, c. 1945.

A mechanical cutter is placed to undercut the shale seam whilst a shaking plate conveyor is delivering cut shale to a waiting hutch. Steel girders and props support the roof.

One of 44 presentation slides from BP Oil (Grangemouth) Refinery Ltd

Donor was former employee of BP Oil (Grangemouth) Refinery Ltd.

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