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One of the Esso super tankers take shape at Swan Hunter shipbuilders in Wallsend, towering over the nearby houses
The oil-tanker Esso Portsmouth undergoes surgery at Swan Hunter and Wigham Richardson shipyard in Wallsend, River Tyne
The midshape and stern section of the World Galde during the undocking operation at Palmers Yard in Hebburn, River Tyne
The first half of a 46, 000 ton ship was launched today without ceremony yesterday from the Southwick Yard of Austin and Pickersgill on the River Wear, while this half, the stern
Arctic survey vessel the Discovery II arriving at St Katharines Docks in London. 11 May 1939
Zealandia also known as S. S. Zealandia and nicknamed "Z"(or "Zed"Zealandia also known as S.S. Zealandia and nicknamed " Z" (or " Zed" ) was a historically-significant 6, 683 ton multi-decked single-funnelled Australian cargo and passenger ship
The SS Canterbury sets off for Calais with holidaymakers cars and bicycles on board
The Herzogin Cecilie in Belfast, 1934. 13th June 1934
The SS Bremen at Southampton. 13th December 1936
Lifeboats which have been damaged by coastal gales being overhauled by workmen at a London lifeboat dock. 24th January 1937
Liner SS Karanja being constructed by Alexander Stephen and Son Ltd, Glasgow, for use in New Zealand. January 1948
The Liner Empress of Canada surrounded by Tug Boats. 20th February 1935
The 66, 000 ton Liner France, flagship of the French Line at Southampton. 9th January 1962
Norwegian Timber Ship being towed up the Thames by a Dutch Tug boat after a gale in the North Sea caused it to list heavily and its cargo to shift. 1948
The Arromanches, photographed from the air, entering Dover Harbour with Vincent Auriol who are arriving on a three day state visit. 7th March 1950
The centre portion of the oil-tanker Cadillac, which was launched without ceremony at Palmers Shipyard, Hebburn, River Tyne
A dramatic sunset at one the River Tynes shipyards in 1948
The British Cavalier, the biggest ship to be built on the Wear, pictured on the stocks at J L Thompsons Shipyard at Sunderland
The 21, 000-ton ship Demerterton towers above the offices at the shipyard of John Redhead and Son Limited at South Shields
Harry Mitcheson, general manager and director at Blyth shipyard, Gregson and Company Ltd, 12th December 1970
Harry Mitcheson, general manager and director at Blyth shipyard, Gregson and Company Ltd. 12/12/70
The Vistafjord passenger cruise liner having her keel laid on the first day being built for Den Norske Amerikaline a/s Oslo, by Swan Hunter Shipbuilders Ltd. Wallsend
HMS Bristol built by Swan Hunter & Tyne Shipbuilders Ltd. and launched on 30 June 1969. HMS Bristol (D23) was the only Type 82 destroyer of the Royal Navy
The 20, 000 ton BP tanker British Sportsman, built on the Tyne in 1951 by Swan Hunter, awaits her fate at Newcastle quayside. It was 99% certain at the time that she would be sold for scrap. 05/01/72
Hatch covers being made at Blyth shipyard Macgregor and Company (Manufacturing) Ltd. 12/12/70
Captain Philip Roberts of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary and Dr Roger Vaughan, deputy chief executive of Swan Hunter at the ship handing of over ceremony of the RFA Sir Galahad. 25/11/87
250, 000 ton tanker. The S. S. iEsso NorthumbriaI a 250, 000 ton tanker built on the Tyne at250, 000 ton tanker. The S.S. iEsso NorthumbriaI a 250, 000 ton tanker built on the Tyne at Swan Hunters Walsend leaves for her trials and handing over to the Esso Company at Lisbon, Portugal
Soldier writes a farewell card home before embarking on a troopship bound for the Italian theatre. 25 February 1944
A carpenter makes final repairs to a door being fitted to a cabin on the Karanja, one of two vessels being built for New Zealand by Stephens and son of Glasgow in 1948
HMS Albion, Britains newest aircraft carrier proceeding down the slipway at Wallsend on Tyne after being launched by the wife of the Prime Minister, Mrs. C.A. Attlee
The Liner Queen Elizabeth II, towering over the tugs as she moves into the fitting out, as she is launched at Clydebank shipyard in Scotland September 1967 P004271
Five big British Warships for Scrapheap. Five of the most famous ships in the British Navy are to be broken up for scrap because they are no longer any use as fighting ships
World War II Shipbuilding. Tugs pull The bow Section of a new cargo ship along the river Clyde so it can be joined with the stern section which is being built at another yard. May 1942 P011681
World War II: Ship Building. Women working on the stern of the seventh vessel to be built there in 18 months. October 1944 P011679
Going down the slipway the ship appears quite a normal vessel, however they are only launching the bow section of the boat, 4th May 1942
Women wiring up warship which nears completion in a Scottish Shipyard. September 1942 P011684
Strike at the shipbuilding yard in Barrow In Furness. October 1943 P012065
Training young riveters at a Scottish Shipyard during the Second world war. May 1942 P011680
Women riveters at work at a Scottish Shipyard. March 1942 P011683
This was the scene out side Newcastle-on-Tyne Police Court when 127 shipyard workers appeared on a charge of taking part in a strike in connection with a trade dispute at Walker-On-Tyne shipyard
Picture taken at SouterOs Boatyard, Cowes, Isle of Wight showing the £100Picture taken at SouterOs Boatyard, Cowes, Isle of Wight showing the £ 100, 000 trimaran being built for Mr. Gordon Vaughn a Wealthy American
Ulster Prime Minister Mayor James Chichester Clark visits Halland and Wallf shipyard, Belfast. November 1969 Z10995
The St. Seiriol leaving Liverpool crowded with happy trippers on the first stage of theirThe St.Seiriol leaving Liverpool crowded with happy trippers on the first stage of their trip sponsored by the Daily Dipatch and Evening Chronicle. 10th October 1949
Belgian ship aground off the Devon coast with passengers being brought ashore
Launch of Peel Lifeboat. 15th August 1913
The Oriana after being launched at Barrow by Princess Alexandra. 3rd November 1959
The Golden Hinde, half size replica of Drakes original ship passing under Tower Bridge. April 1974
