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TitleExplanation of request to break bulk, 22 June 1970

DescriptionA letter explaining the decision that report of the cargo of SS Great Britain on the pontoon is made at Bristol, rather than Cardiff, during the salvage operation in 1970. Discharging the 'cargo' at Avonmouth would fall within the legal limits of the port of Cardiff. However, for historic reasons the request is made to make report to the Bristol authorities rather than Cardiff. This item was previously attached to BRSGB 1997.075

Production date 1970-06-22 - 1970-06-22

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