The cannon bears a crest and the title Le Comte de Vermandois. There was a French nobleman of this name, son of King Louis XIV, who was given the title Admiral of France, who died in 1683.
Image showing shuttering for concrete and ladders.
It is annotated "Excavation & Concrete left bank of river 3-9-59"
Stamped on reverse "Richards Bros Penzance"
Image showing general view of the excavation works for Drift Dam. There are a few men standing in the middle of the photograph. It is annotated "Works on right bank of river looking upstream 3-9-59"
Stamped on reverse "Richards Bros Penzance"