Images of the construction of the crane to be used on Gough Island. Images was taken at Wingfield in the Western Cape, South Africa where the crane was built. The crane was erected on Gough Island in May 1956.

Loading of materials and supplies by the construction team of the Departement of Public Works to be used in the construction of the base on Gough Island.

Images of constructing the offloading system on Gough Island in May 1956 by the Department of Public Works. Included are images of supplies brought to the island on a dinghy.

Images of the construction of the base including outdoor storage and catwalk, by the Department of Public Works on Gough Island in May 1956.

Image of the construction team and some of their relatives on Cape Town Harbour before leaving for Gough Island in 1956.

The Department of Public Works on Gough Island in May 1956, clearing land to build the base.

Images of crane erected on Gough Island in May 1956 by the construction team of the Department of Public Works.

Preparing the assembly of base for Gough Island. Images taken at Wingfield in the Western Cape in South Africa. Construction done by the Department of Public works in May 1956.