Spitzbergen - Arctic Coal Company

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Title: Spitzbergen - Arctic Coal Company
Photographer: Unknown
Subject Headings: Natural Resources - Mines and Mineral Resources, Harbors, Ships
Condition: Good
Description: V-1-1911 [A crane on rail wheels with grab-bucket sits aside a large pile of coal. In the background, a dock with docked ship is visible. The harbor is filled with icebergs and mountains are visible beyond].
Source of Description: Front of photograph [Cataloger]
Institution: Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections
Donor: Cynthia Callan
Date of Photo: 1911
Medium: still image
Color: black and white
Size: 9.1 cm x 14.5 cm
Polarity: Negative
Image No: MS018-006-60
Collection Name: Scott Turner Collection
Terms of Use: Rights to reproduce and distribute this image may be restricted. Contact the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections for further information.
User Comments:
• The Arctic Coal Company's first crane, known as the Hayward Crane, which was used to transfer coal from the stockpile to rail cars. The crane was notoriously undependable and broke down continuously requiring ongoing repair work.
3/31/2008 11:27:10 AM by cchartne, Svalbard Researcher