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The Salvage of the Great Britain
Falkland Islands 1970

File number: ssba0173

© South American Pictures/ Marion Morrison

The crack on the starboard side ran from the top almost to the keel. The crack was monitored from 1968 to the time of the salvage and according to Naval Architect Dr Ewan Corlett, there was a 10 inch open and 10 inch drop in 1969.

 

 

 

 
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