Auckland Harbour Bridge Construction
Maker and role
Albert Chan, Photographer
Production date
Sep 1968
Object detail
Accession number
04/061/001
Maker
Description
A photocopy of a photo depicting two 250-ton floating cranes manoeuvring the 315 ft long centre section into position on the eastern side of the navigation span. The barge on the girder, filled with water, acts as a weight to push down the curved girder for a more accurate fit.
Media/Materials
Physical description
1 p. : black and white ; 30 cm
Record level
Item
Credit line
Albert Chan. Sep 1968. Auckland Harbour Bridge Construction, 04/061/001. Walsh Memorial Library, The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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