1. Photo 146/1(17)
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Photo 146/1(17)
- Title:
- Bombay Harbour. The yachtlike Royal Indian Marine Steamer 'Clive'. On her port side is another ship cadaver in the last stages of disintegration. To all outward appearance she was many years prematurely delivered to the knacker's yard. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
- Scope & Content:
- The Dharookhana, site of the H.E.I.C's gunpowder factory at Mazagon, the foreshore where ships were run aground for breaking up. This work was done entirely by sledge hammers in the hands of 'ghattis' or men from the Western Ghauts, more sinewy and powerful than their compatriots of Bombay City.
- Collection Area:
- Visual Arts
- Languages:
- Not applicable
- Date Range:
- 1930-1939
- Extent:
- 1 item