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Guthrie Rolling Bridge

The Guthrie Rolling Bridge was invented by Mr. C. T. Guthrie. In 1869 it became a standard feature of many Palmerston Forts being constructed during this time frame. This type of bridge was installed in Fort Camden and remained in operation up until…

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Lt.Col. Jim Dawson Coast Artillery Commander

Sgt Wayne Fitzgerald, Editor of An Cosantóir interviewed a 92-year-old-veteran recently, Lt Col Jim Dawson who was the Coast Artillery Commander in the 1940s / 1950s on Spike Island with responsibility for the 6-inch guns batteries on Spike Island…

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Guthrie Rolling Bridge

Lt.Col. Jim Dawson Coast Artillery Commander

Jeremiah Murphy papers

Donal Lyne

Joanne Linehan / Harrington