Sand imported from Pulau Belitung in Indonesia by P. McGovern, with Malay Kampong & Mosque in background, the pilot boat pushing the barge was constructed by P. McGovern

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Sand imported from Pulau Belitung in Indonesia by P. McGovern, with Malay Kampong & Mosque in background, the pilot boat pushing the barge was constructed by P. McGovern

Erection of 65 Tonne crane for Favelle Favco — Erection of 65 Tonne…

Flying Fish Cove Crane Pedestal constructed by P.McGovern with phosphate ship loaders in background, these shiploaders were nearly destroyed by huge waves during a 1988 storm. My company with its team of boilermaker welders and fitters maintained the shiploaders and most of the phosphate mines fixed plant for around fifteen years. — Flying Fish Cove Cra…

Fying Fish Cove wharf facilities with Phosphate storage and handling buildings. These buildings were attacked by Japanese aircraft during WW2, a 500 pound bomb just missed the buildings and was discovered by P. McGovern in 1990 whilst diving next to shiploaders. — Fying Fish Cove whar…

Zentner Shipping discharging cargo at Flying Fish Cove wharf, Christmas Islanders are entirely dependant on this service. The sea bed is all rock under the ship and was excavated 2-3 metres deeper with explosives by P. McGovern in 2005 to allow ships to berth closer to the new 65 tonne crane. — Zentner Shipping dis…