Photo depicts a group of men concerned with the caisson dock construction. From left is Messrs., Cam Jenkinson, George Malby, McCallum, Hal Whiting, J. B. Whitton, S. T. Wynne-Jones, Van Houten and Dick Hermann. View is of three floating caissons that were being towed into position for sinking, creating the smelter dock.
Photo depicts a group of men concerned with the caisson dock construction. From left is Messrs., Cam Jenkinson, George Malby, McCallum, Hal Whiting, J. B. Whitton, S. T. Wynne-Jones, Van Houten and Dick Hermann. View is of three floating caissons that were being towed into position for sinking, creating the smelter dock.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Alcan ID No. BC-2-362. -- Messrs. Jenkinson, Wynne-Jones, and Hermann all work for Alcan Engineering under the Resident Engineer George Malby. Messrs. J.B. Whitton and Van Houten work for the consulting firm of Frederick R. Harris & Co. of New York, N.Y. Hal Whiting was Project Manager, Kitimat Constructors, for smelter and town construction. Hal Whiting Collection 985.65.212
Photo showing Vancouver Tug and Barge Co. Marine Towing Equipment moored at temporary wharf, the tugs ``Ladene`` and ``Labelle`` were used during towing, careening and placing of caissons.
Photo showing Vancouver Tug and Barge Co. Marine Towing Equipment moored at temporary wharf, the tugs ``Ladene`` and ``Labelle`` were used during towing, careening and placing of caissons.
A man playing the accordion at the trade fair opening. There is a large map behind the man, as well as another individual sitting in a chair with a pen in his hand.
A man playing the accordion at the trade fair opening. There is a large map behind the man, as well as another individual sitting in a chair with a pen in his hand.