An image showing 'N24760; A general view of a temporary decontamination enclosure in Portsmouth Dockyard. The area is enclosed by a barbed wire and post fence. A large steel tubular scaffolding structure is holding a pair of pulley hoist rails over a large tank into which there are led pressurized water and/or steam pipes. The tank appears to have a hinged top. A large wire mesh drum at the foot of the tank is attached to the pulley rail hoists. There are two lidded bins on the right.'

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Decontamination tank enclosure in Portsmouth Dockyard, Hampshire

A general view of a temporary decontamination enclosure in Portsmouth Dockyard. The area is enclosed by a barbed wire and post fence. A large steel tubular scaffolding structure is holding a pair of pulley hoist rails over a large tank into which there are led pressurized water and/or steam pipes. The tank appears to have a hinged top. A large wire mesh drum at the foot of the tank is attached to the pulley rail hoists. There are two lidded bins on the right.

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Object details

ID:	N24760
Type:	Negative
Materials:	Glass plate negative
Display location:	Not on display
Date made:	2 December 1938
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements:	Overall: 101 mm x 127 mm