In this selection you will see a 19-year old Prince of Wales escorting President M. Raymond Poincare along South Railway Jetty, a train reversing over the viaduct that once was situated across the mudflats to South Railway Jetty and stripped of her finery and masts, the Victoria and Albert III tied up alongside the South Railway Jetty being passed by her successor HMY Britannia.
13. South Railway Jetty from the past
Possible Royal or Special Train reversing over the viaduct across the mudflats to South Railway Jetty. Photo: The News archive
14. South Railway Jetty from the past
Looking over the South Railway Jetty pre-1930
We can date this picture by the building of the Semaphore Tower in the distant right. It came into service in 1930.
Picture: Barry Cox collection Photo: The News archive