9th May in wartime Northern Ireland

On 9th May 1942, Lieutenant J.R. Bainbridge photographed development work underway at Larne Harbour and the salvage of S.S. Fairhead at Dufferin Dock, Belfast.

Larne Harbour, Co. Antrim

On 9th May 1942, Lt. J.R. Bainbridge observed as work continued on construction and development of the new wartime jetty at Larne Harbour, Larne, Co. Antrim.

S.S. Fairhead in Belfast

On 9th May 1942, No. 999 Port Operating Company, Royal Engineers played a major role in salvaging the wreck of merchant vessel S.S. Fairhead at Dufferin Dock.

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