In a depth of 994 metres !

 

The gateroad to area 8 !


This picture was taken in 1951 at the entrance to mining area 8 of Victor colliery in Castrop-Rauxel (Germany). This area was situated on the fifth level of the colliery in a depth of -994 metres.

The picture was taken by Hans H. Mueller who would like to receive messages from other miners from the former Victor/Ickern colliery in Castrop. Please be so kind to address Hans Mueller.