A Century on, Basra’s British-Era Shipyard Going Strong by REUTERS

By REUTERS

Begun in 1918 by British troops, Basra’s shipyard is surviving into old age with little maintenance, relying on its vintage machinery and the skill of its workers to keep going.

Published: January 22, 2019 at 12:09PM

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