I remember as kids we were up the staiths winding the winch that lifts the coal chute shown in the film. We wound the whole thing up to the top then let go of the handle. For some reason the ratchet that stopped it unwinding again must have failed and the handle spun violently in reverse as the chute fell back down again. Unfortunately the handle hit my friend in the head and spilt his scalp. blood everywhere. None the worse though once the gushing blood had stopped. Robert Hun was his name. Sadly now deceased. We were always up to some mischief down the harbour. Big adventure playground.
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