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Shipbuilding Collection (page 5)

Background imageShipbuilding Collection: The SS Bremen c. 1930

The SS Bremen c. 1930
The SS Bremen c.1930

Background imageShipbuilding Collection: The Liner Montrose and the tugs which were sent to re-float her in the Mersey

The Liner Montrose and the tugs which were sent to re-float her in the Mersey. 20th February 1933

Background imageShipbuilding Collection: Liner SS Karanja being constructed by Alexander Stephen and Son Ltd, Glasgow

Liner SS Karanja being constructed by Alexander Stephen and Son Ltd, Glasgow, for use in New Zealand, January 1948

Background imageShipbuilding Collection: The half scale model of the Golden Hind in Plymouth Harbour during a rehearsal for Navies

The half scale model of the Golden Hind in Plymouth Harbour during a rehearsal for Navies week. 1st May 1945

Background imageShipbuilding Collection: 'Aby'of Fleetwood, the first post War trawler built at Beverley, Hull

"Aby"of Fleetwood, the first post War trawler built at Beverley, Hull
" Aby" of Fleetwood, the first post War trawler built at Beverley, Hull, being launched broadside into the river Hull. 21st September 1945

Background imageShipbuilding Collection: New lifeboat at Brixham, Devon. The Prince of Wales making a speech before the launch

New lifeboat at Brixham, Devon. The Prince of Wales making a speech before the launch. 29th July 1932. zxsa

Background imageShipbuilding Collection: Dominating the skyline over the River Wear is this crane

Dominating the skyline over the River Wear is this crane, built as part of the modernisation scheme being carried out at J L Thompsons North Sands shipyard, Sunderland. It is more than 100ft high

Background imageShipbuilding Collection: Half a ship lies in dry dock at Palmers shipyard in Jarrow, River Tyne

Half a ship lies in dry dock at Palmers shipyard in Jarrow, River Tyne. The British Railways passenger ship, Duke of York, was cut in two by an American frieghter in May and only the end was salvaged

Background imageShipbuilding Collection: The oil-tanker Esso Portsmouth undergoes surgery at Swan Hunter

The oil-tanker Esso Portsmouth undergoes surgery at Swan Hunter and Wigham Richardson shipyard in Wallsend, River Tyne

Background imageShipbuilding Collection: The ship Somersby passes under the Monkwearmouth Bridge on the River Wear at Sunderland

The ship Somersby passes under the Monkwearmouth Bridge on the River Wear at Sunderland

Background imageShipbuilding Collection: The giant crane at the Walker Naval shipyard on the River Tyne

The giant crane at the Walker Naval shipyard on the River Tyne

Background imageShipbuilding Collection: Job no 709 takes shape on the stocks, at a shipyard on the River Tyne

Job no 709 takes shape on the stocks, at a shipyard on the River Tyne, soon she ll be an 80, 000 ton tanker

Background imageShipbuilding Collection: The ship Silverweir docked in the River Wear at Sunderland

The ship Silverweir docked in the River Wear at Sunderland

Background imageShipbuilding Collection: Men working indoors to build a 1, 750 ton cargo ship upside down

Men working indoors to build a 1, 750 ton cargo ship upside down, Here is a high level-view of the keel at a shipyard in the North East

Background imageShipbuilding Collection: The glass covered yard in which the Mauretania was built at Swan Hunter shipbuilders in

The glass covered yard in which the Mauretania was built at Swan Hunter shipbuilders in Wallsend

Background imageShipbuilding Collection: Ships Silverhow and Kirriemoor being fitted out on the River Wear. Circa 1960

Ships Silverhow and Kirriemoor being fitted out on the River Wear. Circa 1960

Background imageShipbuilding Collection: The ship British Valour in the dry dock at Swan Hunter shipbuilders in Wallsend

The ship British Valour in the dry dock at Swan Hunter shipbuilders in Wallsend

Background imageShipbuilding Collection: The dry dock at Swan Hunter shipbuilders in Wallsend

The dry dock at Swan Hunter shipbuilders in Wallsend

Background imageShipbuilding Collection: Men work on the centre portion of the oli-tanker Saranac at Palmers shipyard

Men work on the centre portion of the oli-tanker Saranac at Palmers shipyard, Hebburn, River Tyne

Background imageShipbuilding Collection: The oil-tanker Yenangyaung have surgery in a shipyard in the North East

The oil-tanker Yenangyaung have surgery in a shipyard in the North East

Background imageShipbuilding Collection: Tall cranes are a symbol of South Shields and of Redheads shipyard

Tall cranes are a symbol of South Shields and of Redheads shipyard. Here seen on their runways alongside the building berths Circa 1960

Background imageShipbuilding Collection: A ship undergoes surgery at a shipyard in the North East. Circa 1960

A ship undergoes surgery at a shipyard in the North East. Circa 1960

Background imageShipbuilding Collection: The 715-foot long dry dock at Swan Hunter shipbuilders in Wallsend

The 715-foot long dry dock at Swan Hunter shipbuilders in Wallsend

Background imageShipbuilding Collection: The 23, 000 ton tanker Rondefjell has a new middle section fitted to convert it into a 26

The 23, 000 ton tanker Rondefjell has a new middle section fitted to convert it into a 26, 000 ton bulk carrier at a shipyard on the River Wear, 1951

Background imageShipbuilding Collection: The Wellington Floating Dock, built by Swan Hunter shipbuilders in Wallsend

The Wellington Floating Dock, built by Swan Hunter shipbuilders in Wallsend, passing down the River Tyne, in the charge of Tugs, on its first stage of its 13, 500 miles voyage to New Zealand

Background imageShipbuilding Collection: The Liner Jervis Bay lying in Colombo Harbour

The Liner Jervis Bay lying in Colombo Harbour

Background imageShipbuilding Collection: Half scale model of The Golden Hind moored at Tower Pier for three weeks to be fitted out

Half scale model of The Golden Hind moored at Tower Pier for three weeks to be fitted out for an Atlantic trip over to San Francisco. 8th September 1973

Background imageShipbuilding Collection: An aerial shot of the oil tanker Megara in the Thames Estuary

An aerial shot of the oil tanker Megara in the Thames Estuary and the lower reaches of the River Thames on her way up to Thameshaven. The ship is nearly quarter of a mile in length. 5th October 1968

Background imageShipbuilding Collection: London Dockers rescue 3 Polish stowaways from the hold of Polish ship

London Dockers rescue 3 Polish stowaways from the hold of Polish ship Jaroslaw Dabrowski berthed near Tower Bridge. 20th March 1962

Background imageShipbuilding Collection: The Bremen arriving in Southampton on the way to New York. February 1903

The Bremen arriving in Southampton on the way to New York. February 1903

Background imageShipbuilding Collection: The Cutty Sark on its last journey from the East India Dock to the Dry Dock at Greenwich

The Cutty Sark on its last journey from the East India Dock to the Dry Dock at Greenwich. 10th December 1954

Background imageShipbuilding Collection: The Beaverbrae, Canadian Ship that brought thousands of London Dockers out on strike

The Beaverbrae, Canadian Ship that brought thousands of London Dockers out on strike leaving the Albert Dock. 26th July 1949

Background imageShipbuilding Collection: The Roosevelt, Robert Pearys boat in which he sailed to the North Pole

The Roosevelt, Robert Pearys boat in which he sailed to the North Pole. c.1910

Background imageShipbuilding Collection: World War II Religion. Lunchtime prayer in the shipyard

World War II Religion. Lunchtime prayer in the shipyard. So that there would be no interference with production the National Prayer Service in a N. East Shipyard was held during the lunchtime break

Background imageShipbuilding Collection: Ulster Prime Minister Mayor James Chichester Clark visits Halland and Wallf shipyard

Ulster Prime Minister Mayor James Chichester Clark visits Halland and Wallf shipyard, Belfast. November 1969 Z10995-001

Background imageShipbuilding Collection: Two foreman, upon whom the efficiency of any shipyard belongs, scrutinize, with shrewd

Two foreman, upon whom the efficiency of any shipyard belongs, scrutinize, with shrewd, experienced eyes, construction of a new ship for a foreign nation. Circa 1950 P018793

Background imageShipbuilding Collection: The RMS Queen Mary is in dry dock at Southampton undergoing refitting

The RMS Queen Mary is in dry dock at Southampton undergoing refitting. November 1952 C5612A

Background imageShipbuilding Collection: A Commander and Pilot Officer on bridge of a destroyer. The RAF is sending their crews

A Commander and Pilot Officer on bridge of a destroyer. The RAF is sending their crews out with convoys to gain practical experience and so put it to use when they are out on fighter Escort Patrol

Background imageShipbuilding Collection: Launch of H. M. S. Devonshire. October 1927. HMS Devonshire was a County-class heavy

Launch of H. M. S. Devonshire. October 1927. HMS Devonshire was a County-class heavy
Launch of H.M.S. Devonshire. October 1927. HMS Devonshire was a County-class heavy cruiser of the Royal Navy that served in World War II

Background imageShipbuilding Collection: Industry Cammell Laird Shipyard. May 1970 P000216 vfr1

Industry Cammell Laird Shipyard. May 1970 P000216 vfr1

Background imageShipbuilding Collection: Queen Mary in dry dock at Southampton. November 1952 P000152

Queen Mary in dry dock at Southampton. November 1952 P000152

Background imageShipbuilding Collection: Giant Oil Tanker Myrina launched at Belfast watched by the dock workers. September 1967

Giant Oil Tanker Myrina launched at Belfast watched by the dock workers. September 1967



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