The overhead pitch loading system at La Brea, Trinidad.

The overhead pitch loading system at La Brea, Trinidad. The photographer is looking south-by-east inland from the shore showing the transporter system for moving barrels of pitch from the factory over the top of the hill to a jetty which is out of the picture. A number of buildings are by the side of the transporter and many motor cars are parked.

Object Details

ID: P95817
Type: Sheet film negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Marine Photo Service
Date made: 1930-1939
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Waterline Collection
Measurements: Overall: 116 mm x 168 mm
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