Britannia Works, Colchester, Essex. - UK Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

On the granite block upon which this crankshaft has been placed is a plaque with the following wording:-

                    Near this place stood Britannia works in which
                    sewing machines, lathes and diesel engines
                    were produced.
                      Above is a crankshaft from the type of
                    diesel engine which powered every Tank
                    Landing Craft built in Britain between
                    1939 and 1945.
                      Presented to the Borough of Colchester
                    Engineering Society and unveiled by
                    Cllr Westley Sandford JP, Mayor, on the
                    8th May 1997.

For more information on the Britannia Works, a better write-up than I could ever do, follow the link below.

The crankshaft has been moved from its original place on the corner of St.Botolph's Street and Britannia Way to the forecourt of Colchester Town Railway Station. Co-ords updated. Thanks to Master Mariner for the info.

Type of Historic Marker: Plaque and crankshaft Historical Marker Issuing Authority: Colchester Engineering Society Age/Event Date: 05/08/1997 Related Website: [Web Link] Give your Rating:

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