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Ships Collection (page 21)

Background imageShips Collection: The Arromanches, photographed from the air, entering Dover Harbour with Vincent Auriol

The Arromanches, photographed from the air, entering Dover Harbour with Vincent Auriol who are arriving on a three day state visit. 7th March 1950

Background imageShips Collection: P&O Liner Oriana setting sail from Southampton for Australia after a 15 day

P&O Liner Oriana setting sail from Southampton for Australia after a 15 day delay. 27th August 1970

Background imageShips Collection: The Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior near Tower Bridge. 9th August 1989

The Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior near Tower Bridge. 9th August 1989

Background imageShips Collection: Sandy Pimlott and his Floating Bedstead, a homemade boat with a Morris 8 rear axle

Sandy Pimlott and his Floating Bedstead, a homemade boat with a Morris 8 rear axle, 250cc motorbike engine and paddle wheels. Cruising on the river Tamar, St Budeaux, Plymouth, 15th April 1971

Background imageShips Collection: The Collier SS Petworth unloading her cargo of coal at Shoreham gasworks

The Collier SS Petworth unloading her cargo of coal at Shoreham gasworks, Sussex, after arriving from Sunderland. 25th February 1947

Background imageShips Collection: The Cutty Sark in her dry dock at Greenwich. Preparations for her to become a

The Cutty Sark in her dry dock at Greenwich. Preparations for her to become a maritime museum were nearly ready, and she opened to the public later that summer. 12th March 1957

Background imageShips Collection: The Zulfikar sailing of the coast of Lisbon, Portugal. 16th April 1991

The Zulfikar sailing of the coast of Lisbon, Portugal. 16th April 1991

Background imageShips Collection: 10 college girls from Texas arrive at Plymouth on the S.s de Grasse. 18th July 1949

10 college girls from Texas arrive at Plymouth on the S.s de Grasse. 18th July 1949
10 college girls from Texas arrive at Plymouth on the S.S de Grasse. 18th July 1949

Background imageShips Collection: Flicka II Sailing boat in action during the 12metres class of the America

Flicka II Sailing boat in action during the 12metres class of the Americas Cup yachting race. 15th June 1963

Background imageShips Collection: The ship Merel tied up in a London dock. Circa 1935

The ship Merel tied up in a London dock. Circa 1935

Background imageShips Collection: The ship Aquavite, being held in customs. 4th September 1958

The ship Aquavite, being held in customs. 4th September 1958

Background imageShips Collection: The Phoenix, home-made Mississipi river boat, on the lake in Barking, Essex

The Phoenix, home-made Mississipi river boat, on the lake in Barking, Essex. 18th April 1949

Background imageShips Collection: The tanker British Builder

The tanker British Builder

Background imageShips Collection: Pre-sailing drill aboard the French SS Sontay in unknown port. 1st May 1917

Pre-sailing drill aboard the French SS Sontay in unknown port. 1st May 1917

Background imageShips Collection: Lifeboat at Aldeburgh, Suffolk, The James Leath being hauled ashore

Lifeboat at Aldeburgh, Suffolk, The James Leath being hauled ashore. 31st May 1935

Background imageShips Collection: The 8, 000 ton ship Bristol City after being launched from John Readhead

The 8, 000 ton ship Bristol City after being launched from John Readhead and Sons Shipyard on the River Tyne at South Shields

Background imageShips Collection: United States Coastguard Ship Eagle in Londons Shadwell Basin

United States Coastguard Ship Eagle in Londons Shadwell Basin. 24th June 1939

Background imageShips Collection: The S. S. Aragon at Victoria docks in London. 12th June 1962

The S. S. Aragon at Victoria docks in London. 12th June 1962
The S.S. Aragon at Victoria docks in London. 12th June 1962

Background imageShips Collection: Half scale model of Sir Francis Drakes flagship in preparation for Navies week

Half scale model of Sir Francis Drakes flagship in preparation for Navies week. 26th April 1945

Background imageShips Collection: Double hulled cruise ship The SSC Radisson Diamond. 26th May 1992

Double hulled cruise ship The SSC Radisson Diamond. 26th May 1992

Background imageShips Collection: The African Queen in the Albert Edward Dock, North Shields

The African Queen in the Albert Edward Dock, North Shields

Background imageShips Collection: The 27, 000-ton motor liner ship the Dominion Monarch entering the River Tyne

The 27, 000-ton motor liner ship the Dominion Monarch entering the River Tyne

Background imageShips Collection: Sealink Ferry Hengist sails for England from Boulogne

Sealink Ferry Hengist sails for England from Boulogne, while blockades imposed by French fishermen keep 3 ferries in Le Havre. 25th August 1980

Background imageShips Collection: Ship La Sierra on the River Tyne

Ship La Sierra on the River Tyne

Background imageShips Collection: The SS Prahova anchored off St. Margerets bay

The SS Prahova anchored off St. Margerets bay
The SS Prahova anchored off St.Margerets bay, running its engines to stop the anchor dragging on a fast tide. 15th January 1934

Background imageShips Collection: The Kessingland Lifeboat Hugh Taylor out on exercise. 12 March 1934

The Kessingland Lifeboat Hugh Taylor out on exercise. 12 March 1934

Background imageShips Collection: The cable ship Edward Wilshaw which was officially handed over at Newcastle Quayside by

The cable ship Edward Wilshaw which was officially handed over at Newcastle Quayside by shipbuilders Swan Hunter and Wigham Richardson to Cable and Wireless Limited

Background imageShips Collection: The ship Granwood is seen in the River Tyne after being launched at John Readhead & Sons

The ship Granwood is seen in the River Tyne after being launched at John Readhead & Sons Limited shipyard, South Shields

Background imageShips Collection: Crew of Lifeboat Guide of Dunkirk, Cadgwith, Cornwall. 12th June 1947

Crew of Lifeboat Guide of Dunkirk, Cadgwith, Cornwall. 12th June 1947. L to right Harry Putt ( Stephens). Alfie Stephens. Will Arthur. Fred Stephens COX. Watson Sec. Henry Jane. Buller

Background imageShips Collection: The passenger liner France 7th January 1962

The passenger liner France 7th January 1962

Background imageShips Collection: The motor tanker Border Fusilier sliding fown the ways in to the River Tyne after she was

The motor tanker Border Fusilier sliding fown the ways in to the River Tyne after she was launched by the Duchess of Northumberland at the Hebburn shipyard of R & W Hawthorn Leslie and Co Ltd

Background imageShips Collection: The centre portion of the oil-tanker Cadillac, which was launched without ceremony at

The centre portion of the oil-tanker Cadillac, which was launched without ceremony at Palmers Shipyard, Hebburn, River Tyne

Background imageShips Collection: Cape Spartel, Tangiers, Morocco. View of survivors camp with the wreck of the

Cape Spartel, Tangiers, Morocco. View of survivors camp with the wreck of the Delhi in the background. 13th December 1911

Background imageShips Collection: A dramatic sunset at one the River Tynes shipyards in 1948

A dramatic sunset at one the River Tynes shipyards in 1948

Background imageShips Collection: The cross channel ferry Valencay at Newhaven, the whole port being searched at

The cross channel ferry Valencay at Newhaven, the whole port being searched at the time for Lord Lucan, whose abandoned car was found at the south coast port. 11th November 1974

Background imageShips Collection: The newly completed liner City of York now on her maiden voyage to South Africa in 1953

The newly completed liner City of York now on her maiden voyage to South Africa in 1953

Background imageShips Collection: The ship Hyalina makes her past the two piers at the mouth of the River Tyne after

The ship Hyalina makes her past the two piers at the mouth of the River Tyne after leaving Swan Hunter and Wigham Richardson shipyard, Wallsend

Background imageShips Collection: Ship, the Orient liner Orsova being towed up the River Tyne, stern first

Ship, the Orient liner Orsova being towed up the River Tyne, stern first, to Vickers-Armstrong naval yard at Walker, where she is to undergo a 10-week refit

Background imageShips Collection: The British Cavalier, the biggest ship to be built on the Wear

The British Cavalier, the biggest ship to be built on the Wear, pictured on the stocks at J L Thompsons Shipyard at Sunderland

Background imageShips Collection: The Ship Gothic berthed on the River Tyne

The Ship Gothic berthed on the River Tyne

Background imageShips Collection: This is the SS Harpagus completed by William Doxford, Sunderland, in November 1942

This is the SS Harpagus completed by William Doxford, Sunderland, in November 1942. On 19 August 1944, she was blown in two by a mine off Arromanches. The forepart sank

Background imageShips Collection: The Cyprian Coast leaves Clelands yard, Willington Quay for trials in 1956

The Cyprian Coast leaves Clelands yard, Willington Quay for trials in 1956

Background imageShips Collection: The tanker Clymeme leaving the river Tyne in 1961

The tanker Clymeme leaving the river Tyne in 1961

Background imageShips Collection: Wreck of the Delhi with crew and passengers in a survivors camp

Wreck of the Delhi with crew and passengers in a survivors camp. 29th December 1911

Background imageShips Collection: The steam yacht Nahlin, owned by Lady Henrietta Yule of Hanstead House, Bricket Wood

The steam yacht Nahlin, owned by Lady Henrietta Yule of Hanstead House, Bricket Wood, St Albans. Chartered by King Edward VIII (Prince of Wales at the time) for his cruise with Mrs Simpson in 1936

Background imageShips Collection: The 4, 090-ton ship Lambtonian undergoing repairs at Austin

The 4, 090-ton ship Lambtonian undergoing repairs at Austins pontoon on the River Wear, Sunderland

Background imageShips Collection: The new tanker Athelstane moves downstream for her sea trials

The new tanker Athelstane moves downstream for her sea trials, built at the Hawthorn Leslie Hebburn yard

Background imageShips Collection: The Polish Liner Batory

The Polish Liner Batory



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