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The men of the bridge. Painting the Forth Bridge is a long and complex task
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The men of the bridge. Painting the Forth Bridge is a long and complex task
The men of the bridge. Painting the Forth Bridge is a long and complex task, taking three years to complete. It requires 50 tons of paint each year and a squad of 24 men working permanently. Each painter must have a complete disregard for height and the agility of a cat. Working 300 feet above the Forth calls for no ordinary tradesmen. The lower girders of the structure, lashed continually by salt spray, are painted with a black mixture, mainly composed of pitch. This was the idea of Foreman Paton and it counteracts the quick corrosive actions of the salt. 12th September 1949
Staff
Daily Record
Mirrorpix
Scotland
Media ID 21818225
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