Josva copper mine and smelter 1905-14.
The copper mine at Innatsiaq on the southern coast of Kobbermine Bugt (Copper Mine Bay) included the nearby Josva and Lillian mines. The name innatsiaq alludes to a place with steep cliffs, and the place is obviously a challenge for whoever wants to establish himself in terms of modern facilities. Difficult harbour and weather conditions with steep cliffs lying out towards the swells of Davis Strait, often together with low pressure weather with storms and rain from the Southwest, were the everyday environment. Apart from this, drift ice, in summer too, often packed the waters for long periods. From the beginning, it was an important precondition that a hydrographic survey could be made quickly. As early as 1911, a printed marine chart of the areas important to the company was available.
Great photo.
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