Steel skip for placing stones at North Breakwater in Richards Bay (00092027)
Description: The placement of stones at the North Breakwater in Richards Bay, Natal, South Africa, posed a technical challenge due to the strong breakers. Using a steel skip and a crane, the outermost toe of slope was lined with stones to withstand the waves. Learn more about the elaborate process and the safety measures required for this construction.
Location: Natal, Richards Bay, South Africa
Date of Capture: 25.09.1973