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Ship Collection (page 5)

Background imageShip Collection: The Egton, the last ship to be built at Whitby seen here at her berth in Hartlepool dock

The Egton, the last ship to be built at Whitby seen here at her berth in Hartlepool dock. 5th January 1986

Background imageShip Collection: A German battleship Tirpitz seen here after attack by Royal Navy midget submarine in

A German battleship Tirpitz seen here after attack by Royal Navy midget submarine in Kaafjord Norway. Circa September 1943

Background imageShip Collection: County Class guided missile destroyer HMS London arrives on the River Tyne for

County Class guided missile destroyer HMS London arrives on the River Tyne for a five day visit to Newcastle. The ship was built by Swan Hunter between 1960-62 and was commisioned the following year

Background imageShip Collection: Prince Charles and Princess Diana standing together on board the Royal yacht Britannia in

Prince Charles and Princess Diana standing together on board the Royal yacht Britannia in Gibraltar to start their honeymoon. 1st August 1981

Background imageShip Collection: HMS Endurance docking in Chatham Naval Base after returning from the South Atlantic

HMS Endurance docking in Chatham Naval Base after returning from the South Atlantic confilct with Argentina. The ship brought back marines from South Georgia. August 1982

Background imageShip Collection: One of the girls from the Billy Smarts Circus stretches her legs on the fight deck of

One of the girls from the Billy Smarts Circus stretches her legs on the fight deck of the aircraft carrier during a performance for the crew

Background imageShip Collection: HMS Victory fires her last salute before going into dry dock at Portsmouth in January

HMS Victory fires her last salute before going into dry dock at Portsmouth in January 1922

Background imageShip Collection: Sir Ernest Shackleton On his expedition ship The Quest. September 1921

Sir Ernest Shackleton On his expedition ship The Quest. September 1921

Background imageShip Collection: The Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1956-1958 One of the motor vehicles used to cross

The Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1956-1958 One of the motor vehicles used to cross the snowy antarctic landscape Explorers meet at South Pole

Background imageShip Collection: HMS Sheffield a county class cruiser seen here arriving back in the UK after her

HMS Sheffield a county class cruiser seen here arriving back in the UK after her deployment to the far east December 1952

Background imageShip Collection: Merchant Navy Training June 1944 The lads have their feet inspected The

Merchant Navy Training June 1944 The lads have their feet inspected The lads put their best foot forward

Background imageShip Collection: Ten Pound Poms a colloquial term used in Australia to describe British subjects who

Ten Pound Poms a colloquial term used in Australia to describe British subjects who migrated to Australia after the Second World War under an assisted passage scheme created by the Australian

Background imageShip Collection: Ten Pound Poms a colloquial term used in Australia to describe British subjects who

Ten Pound Poms a colloquial term used in Australia to describe British subjects who migrated to Australia after the Second World War under an assisted passage scheme created by the Australian

Background imageShip Collection: Russian built Hydrfoil ferry boat August 1968 sailing under Tower Bridge

Russian built Hydrfoil ferry boat August 1968 sailing under Tower Bridge on the River Thames in London The boat The KOMETA is in London for the Soviet Exhibition

Background imageShip Collection: Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher at the launch of the SD14 cargo ship United Effort at

Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher at the launch of the SD14 cargo ship United Effort at Austin and Pickersgill shipyard in Southwick, Wearside. 12th March 1982

Background imageShip Collection: This model of an old sailing ship is made entirely from glass

This model of an old sailing ship is made entirely from glass and is believed to be at least 130 year old in July 1974

Background imageShip Collection: Victor Hervey, the 6th Marquess of Bristol with his second wife Lady Juliette seen here

Victor Hervey, the 6th Marquess of Bristol with his second wife Lady Juliette seen here on the P&O liner Oriana at Southampton prior to their sailing to Gibraltar. February 1963

Background imageShip Collection: The RMS Olympic sister ship to the Titanic seen here arriving at Southampton docks

The RMS Olympic sister ship to the Titanic seen here arriving at Southampton docks The RMS Olympic was the first of the three sisters to be completed and was launched in 1911

Background imageShip Collection: Julie Alexander models the latest swimwear whilst on a sail ship in the channel

Julie Alexander models the latest swimwear whilst on a sail ship in the channel. July 1957

Background imageShip Collection: Michael Caine in a scene from the film Get Carter. Hebburn-Wallsend ferry landing

Michael Caine in a scene from the film Get Carter. Hebburn-Wallsend ferry landing on 1st June 1970

Background imageShip Collection: Mona Baptise Blues Singer June 1948 Empire Windrush arrives in Britain with 409

Mona Baptise Blues Singer June 1948 Empire Windrush arrives in Britain with 409 West Indians seeking jobs

Background imageShip Collection: HMS Lookout, L Class Royal Navy Destroyer, British Official Photograph A7250

HMS Lookout, L Class Royal Navy Destroyer, British Official Photograph A7250, Issued October 1943

Background imageShip Collection: Cullercoats lifeboat safely tied up near the trawlers at the fish quay North Shields

Cullercoats lifeboat safely tied up near the trawlers at the fish quay North Shields. They are the Vanwyke Whitby (Boat number WY-30) and the Isaac and Mary Bolton

Background imageShip Collection: Berwick lifeboat, which covers the area of Berwick on Tweed, Northumberland

Berwick lifeboat, which covers the area of Berwick on Tweed, Northumberland, and East Lothian. Pictures taken 24th March 1993

Background imageShip Collection: The Cullercoats Zociac lifeboat and crew (left to right) Dave Ankers, Angus Fergusson

The Cullercoats Zociac lifeboat and crew (left to right) Dave Ankers, Angus Fergusson, Ean Nash, Les Sneddon, Robert Oliver and Daniel Smiles

Background imageShip Collection: The Sunday Sun Lifeboat D. 228 stationed at Craster, Northumberland

The Sunday Sun Lifeboat D. 228 stationed at Craster, Northumberland
The Sunday Sun Lifeboat D.228 stationed at Craster, Northumberland. Pictured here is Lifeboat Secretary Bill Robson. Picture 28th May 1975

Background imageShip Collection: Collection boxes for the RNLI are painted at the Borehamwood depot

Collection boxes for the RNLI are painted at the Borehamwood depot. Picture taken circa 1st April 1958

Background imageShip Collection: A swimmer is hauled to safety near Morpeth, Tyne and Wear

A swimmer is hauled to safety near Morpeth, Tyne and Wear. Picture taken 3rd August 1981

Background imageShip Collection: Newcastle lifeboat at the dock. On the right is the George

Newcastle lifeboat at the dock. On the right is the George and Olive Turner lifeboat, which was launched on 30th June 1980. Boat number 52-13 Picture taken 9th July 1984

Background imageShip Collection: An Atlantic 21 class inshore boat named Kirklees is put through trials at Newbiggin

An Atlantic 21 class inshore boat named Kirklees is put through trials at Newbiggin. 13th February 1982

Background imageShip Collection: A new self righting lifeboat is put through trials at Tynemouth Lifeboat station

A new self righting lifeboat is put through trials at Tynemouth Lifeboat station. Tyne and Wear. Picture taken 12th June 1958

Background imageShip Collection: An RNLI inshore lifeboat. Newcastle, Tyne and Wear. Boat number 0-280

An RNLI inshore lifeboat. Newcastle, Tyne and Wear. Boat number 0-280 Picture taken 9th July 1984

Background imageShip Collection: An inshore lifeboat. Newcastle, Tyne and Wear

An inshore lifeboat. Newcastle, Tyne and Wear. Picture taken 25th May 1998

Background imageShip Collection: The naming ceremony of the lifeboat Tynesider at North Shields fish quay

The naming ceremony of the lifeboat Tynesider at North Shields fish quay. Picture taken 8th December 1949

Background imageShip Collection: Cullercoats inshore boat. Dinghy. Boat numbering is D-229

Cullercoats inshore boat. Dinghy. Boat numbering is D-229. Picture taken 9th June 1981

Background imageShip Collection: Caister-on-Sea lifeboat. 2nd April 1940

Caister-on-Sea lifeboat. 2nd April 1940

Background imageShip Collection: Passengers on board the Maid of Orleans

Passengers on board the Maid of Orleans before sailing from Dover to France. She is the last B.R. passenger ferry out of Dover due to the strike of the seamen. 15th May 1966

Background imageShip Collection: Over 40 years ago, when Mrs Joyce Giddins, now aged 62

Over 40 years ago, when Mrs Joyce Giddins, now aged 62, was close to death suffering from a perforated ulcer, surgeon Mr. Vincent Nesfield saved her life. Mrs

Background imageShip Collection: The Tynemouth lifeboat. George and Olive Turner

The Tynemouth lifeboat. George and Olive Turner Number 52-13 pictured on The Tyne, Tyne and Wear. Picture taken circa 30th June 1980

Background imageShip Collection: The Teesmouth lifeboat ties up at Middlesbrough dock after a Polish trawler rejected its

The Teesmouth lifeboat ties up at Middlesbrough dock after a Polish trawler rejected its offer of assistance. Picture taken 30th November 1969

Background imageShip Collection: Mr. Jack Watson, a permanent RNLI mechanic, with the Tynesider lifeboat

Mr. Jack Watson, a permanent RNLI mechanic, with the Tynesider lifeboat. The Tynesider, launched 1947, is the oldest Lifeboat in regular service at an RNLI station, but is bowing out soon

Background imageShip Collection: Cullercoats lifeboat Westmorland launched for a practice run

Cullercoats lifeboat Westmorland launched for a practice run and to assist in the search for the missing Sunderland yawl (type of sailing boat)

Background imageShip Collection: The Tynemouth lifeboat George and Olive Turner on the Tyne River, Tyne and Wear

The Tynemouth lifeboat George and Olive Turner on the Tyne River, Tyne and Wear. The boat was launched 30th June 1980. Picture taken 9th July 1984

Background imageShip Collection: The Tynemouth lifeboat George and Olive Turner gives a demonstration

The Tynemouth lifeboat George and Olive Turner gives a demonstration. The boat was launched 30th June 1980. Picture taken 25th May 1987

Background imageShip Collection: The George Elmy lifeboat launches on a trial run. 1st June 1950 The boat

The George Elmy lifeboat launches on a trial run. 1st June 1950 The boat sank as it returned home to Seaham, on Saturday 17th November 1962

Background imageShip Collection: The crew of the Teesmouth lifeboat assemble on deck during a practice trip

The crew of the Teesmouth lifeboat assemble on deck during a practice trip. **The picture has some paint on it** Picture taken 22nd March 1959

Background imageShip Collection: Twenty women launch the RNLB Charles Cooper Henderson'

Twenty women launch the RNLB Charles Cooper Henderson" at Dungeness lifeboat station, Kent to rescue an RAF pilot who came down in the English Channel when their husbands were away fishing

Background imageShip Collection: The lifeboat Elizabeth Wills Allen launches on her final voyage at Seaham

The lifeboat Elizabeth Wills Allen launches on her final voyage at Seaham. She will go in reserve at Yarmouth and be replaced by the George Elmy which is arriving at her new station from The Isle of



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