Workmen Pose for Photograph
On the roof of the semaphore building you can see 8 workmen who posed for
the photograph that was taken in January 1902. Judging by the suns shadow
that can be clearly seen it would have been morning time.
Time for a quick photo
Working from left to right
1. Carpenter has a block plain in his right hand. Typical carpenter
apron pockets in apron.
2. Builder has a trowel in his left hand.
3. Workman has a large wrench in his hands.
4. Carpenter has a saw in his right hand. His left hand has some wood in
it and same type apron as the other carpenter.
5. Got to be the man in charge as he has his hands in his pockets. Well
dressed with suit, shirt and tie.
6. Man in what looks like a sailor uniform possible a semaphore
operator.
7. Man with a cap on and long boots. Possibility he was the horse and
cart driver.
8. Navel man with telescope in his hands. Possible radio operator.
Access to the station for personnel was made along the beach by foot
from the staff accommodation about one and a quarter miles east of Malin
Head. A telegraph line operated by Lloyd’s connected to the nearest
post office at Ballygorman three miles away.