Munitions Factory 1915
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Munitions Factory 1915
A scene in a British munitions factory, owned by Vickers Ltd. Shown here is the process of nosing a shell. Metal cylinders are heated in a furnace by the man shown in the foreground. He passes them to the next man along, who puts the glowing end beneath a press which gives the cylinder the conical head on which the percussion or fuse cap is ultimately fixed. Behind the workers may be seen walls of shells. Date: June 1915
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Cylinders Fortunino Furnace Matania Munitions Shell Vickers Weapons
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This evocative image captures the intense and crucial work taking place at a British munitions factory owned by Vickers Ltd. during the First World War, in June 1915. The scene showcases the process of nosing a shell, an essential step in the production of artillery ammunition. In the foreground, a worker heats metal cylinders in a furnace, carefully passing them to the next man in the line. The glowing end of the cylinder is then placed beneath a press, which gives the cylinder its conical head. This conical head is where the percussion or fuse cap is ultimately fixed. The background of the photograph reveals the vast scale of this operation, with walls of finished and unfinished shells lining the factory walls. The production line hums with activity as workers perform their duties with focused determination. The scene exudes a sense of urgency and importance, as the demand for weapons and ammunition was high on the home front and at the front lines. This photograph, taken by renowned war artist Fortunino Matania, offers a rare glimpse into the inner workings of a munitions factory during the First World War. It serves as a poignant reminder of the immense effort and sacrifice required to keep the British war machine operational during this pivotal period in history.
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