Cumberland shipping coal (IMAGE)

University of Victoria

Cumberland shipping coal

Caption

From the Union Bay Wharf, millions of tonnes of coal excavated from Cumberland's mines were shipped globally, fueling economies as far away as Japan and establishing the region as a vital industrial hub for decades.

Credit

Cumberland Museum and Archive

Usage Restrictions

No restrictions.

License

Public Domain

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