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Background imageShips Collection: HMS Cossack returns to Leith on 17 February 1940, after rescuing the British prisoners

HMS Cossack returns to Leith on 17 February 1940, after rescuing the British prisoners held in Graf Spees supply ship Altmark

Background imageShips Collection: Opening of the Queen Elizabeth II Oil Dock at Eastham. The Oil Tanker in

Opening of the Queen Elizabeth II Oil Dock at Eastham. The Oil Tanker in the photograph, on whose bridge the new dock was named, is the 28.000 ton STS Velletia

Background imageShips Collection: HMS Mersey, Minesweeper of the Mersey Division of the RNR comes alongside headquarters

HMS Mersey, Minesweeper of the Mersey Division of the RNR comes alongside headquarters ship HMS Eaglet Salthouse Dock at the end of her fourth cruise of the year. September 1968

Background imageShips Collection: The sidewinder trawler Ross Altair (H 279) seen here in a Humberside breakers yard

The sidewinder trawler Ross Altair (H 279) seen here in a Humberside breakers yard awaiting scrapping. 15th April 1981

Background imageShips Collection: The Thames Barge Mirosa built at Maldon in 1892 seen here sailing under the nearly

The Thames Barge Mirosa built at Maldon in 1892 seen here sailing under the nearly complete Humber Bridge. 13th May 1981

Background imageShips Collection: The trawler Orsino see here at Hull being modified as the Board of Trade Mother Ship for

The trawler Orsino see here at Hull being modified as the Board of Trade Mother Ship for the UK northern fishing fleet. The Board of Trade aims was to provide Meterological Information

Background imageShips Collection: Brixham trawlers gather for the annual blessing of the sea in October 1953

Brixham trawlers gather for the annual blessing of the sea in October 1953

Background imageShips Collection: Launch of the Miranda Guiness, last ship to be built at the Charles Hill Bristol Shipyard

Launch of the Miranda Guiness, last ship to be built at the Charles Hill Bristol Shipyard, 1976

Background imageShips Collection: The SS Great Britain squeezes in to the Cumberland Basin Lock 5th July 1970

The SS Great Britain squeezes in to the Cumberland Basin Lock 5th July 1970

Background imageShips Collection: SS Great Britain project director Commander Joe Blake, Circa 1972

SS Great Britain project director Commander Joe Blake, Circa 1972

Background imageShips Collection: Haverton Hill shipyard. Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, England. 1971

Haverton Hill shipyard. Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, England. 1971

Background imageShips Collection: HMS Ark Royal is launched at Cammell Laird shipyard, Birkenhead, Merseyside, 3rd May 1950

HMS Ark Royal is launched at Cammell Laird shipyard, Birkenhead, Merseyside, 3rd May 1950. Royal Airforce Flyby

Background imageShips Collection: American businessman Henry Ford, the founder of Ford Motor Company

American businessman Henry Ford, the founder of Ford Motor Company, arrives at Southampton, England after his crossing from New York aboard the White Star liner Majestic

Background imageShips Collection: The Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Councillor Raymond Craine, held a reception to celebrate

The Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Councillor Raymond Craine, held a reception to celebrate Trafalgar night fought 171 years ago

Background imageShips Collection: Marie Duffy with a photograph of her husband John who is Hotel Manager of the QE2 which

Marie Duffy with a photograph of her husband John who is Hotel Manager of the QE2 which is soon to visit Liverpool. 20th June 1990

Background imageShips Collection: Cunards naval architect Dan Wallace, of Clydebank, stands at the empty berth which

Cunards naval architect Dan Wallace, of Clydebank, stands at the empty berth which will house the Q4 - later named the QE2 - his ten year dream. Circa 1965

Background imageShips Collection: RMS Ivernia, ocean liner, built in 1955 by John Brown & Company in Clydebank

RMS Ivernia, ocean liner, built in 1955 by John Brown & Company in Clydebank, Scotland for Cunard Line, In 1963 she was rebuilt as a cruise ship and renamed RMS Franconia

Background imageShips Collection: The clubship 'Landfall', formerly tank landing craft LCT7074

The clubship "Landfall", formerly tank landing craft LCT7074
The clubship " Landfall", formerly tank landing craft LCT7074, which took part in the D-Day landings in Normandy travels down the Mersey to its new mooring to Collingwood Dock

Background imageShips Collection: Palmers shipyard in Jarrow. ( Palmers Shipbuilding and Iron Company )

Palmers shipyard in Jarrow. ( Palmers Shipbuilding and Iron Company ). The HMS Marshal Soult ship under construction in June 1915

Background imageShips Collection: World War Two - Second World War - An old paddle steamer

World War Two - Second World War - An old paddle steamer, one of the many ships of all shapes and sizes that helped in the evacuation of the BEF from the beaches at Dunkirk. Circa: June 1940

Background imageShips Collection: The refrigerated cargo ship Manora in dry dock prior to launch at Swan Hunter

The refrigerated cargo ship Manora in dry dock prior to launch at Swan Hunter shipbuilders Neptune yard. 08/03/1970

Background imageShips Collection: Blyth shipbreaking firm Hughes Bolckow Ltd. working on the HMS Jutland, a 2

Blyth shipbreaking firm Hughes Bolckow Ltd. working on the HMS Jutland, a 2, 480-ton destroyer which was launched in 1946 by the late Ellen Wilkinson who was at that time MP for Jarrow

Background imageShips Collection: A Tyne foyboatman, member of a dying trade, ties up his boat alongside others at

A Tyne foyboatman, member of a dying trade, ties up his boat alongside others at the ferry landing at Mill Dam, South Shields

Background imageShips 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 imageShips Collection: Princess Diana at the launch of the Frigate HMS Cornwall at Yarrow Shipbuilders Ltd in

Princess Diana at the launch of the Frigate HMS Cornwall at Yarrow Shipbuilders Ltd in Scotstoun, Glasgow. 14th October 1985

Background imageShips Collection: The tall ships visit to the Newcastle, 19 July 1986, with her majesty Queen Elizabeth

The tall ships visit to the Newcastle, 19 July 1986, with her majesty Queen Elizabeth meeting some of the crews

Background imageShips Collection: The Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1956-1958 The Magga Dan

The Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1956-1958 The Magga Dan, the ship used to transport Sir Vivian Fuchs and his British Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition south in November 1956

Background imageShips Collection: Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Navy Review June 1977 The Cunard Cruise Liner QE2

Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Navy Review June 1977 The Cunard Cruise Liner QE2 sailing throught the Silver Jubilee Naval Review fleet off Spithead in the Solent jubilee celebrations

Background imageShips Collection: Queen Elizabeth II launching the Cunard Cruise Liner, The QE2 in the Clyde

Queen Elizabeth II launching the Cunard Cruise Liner, The QE2 in the Clyde, 20th September 1967

Background imageShips Collection: The period Italian sail ship Amerigo Vespucci under full sail as she approaches Plymouth

The period Italian sail ship Amerigo Vespucci under full sail as she approaches Plymouth Sound Transport August 1967

Background imageShips Collection: SS Asturias This is the ship, which left Southampton, England

SS Asturias This is the ship, which left Southampton, England, for Australia on February 8th 1950. The ship arrived at Fremantle on March 6th 1950 and then went on to Melbourne and Sydney

Background imageShips Collection: HMS Bristol built by Swan Hunter & Tyne Shipbuilders Ltd. and launched on 30 June 1969

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

Background imageShips Collection: Hatch covers being made at Blyth shipyard Macgregor and Company (Manufacturing) Ltd

Hatch covers being made at Blyth shipyard Macgregor and Company (Manufacturing) Ltd. 12/12/70

Background imageShips Collection: A Viking longboat arriving on the river Tyne for the Newcastle Regatta in July 1980

A Viking longboat arriving on the river Tyne for the Newcastle Regatta in July 1980

Background imageShips Collection: Russian Kometa Hydrofoil arriving at Dover, Kent, for a sales drive down the Thames

Russian Kometa Hydrofoil arriving at Dover, Kent, for a sales drive down the Thames before the Soviet Exhibition at Earls Court. 5th August 1968

Background imageShips 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 imageShips Collection: Sir Bernard and Lady Dockers private yacht Shemara

Sir Bernard and Lady Dockers private yacht Shemara, one of the largest in the world, is on the market for £ 300, 000. 20th May 1968

Background imageShips Collection: The steamship SS President Roosevelt. 1st February 1926

The steamship SS President Roosevelt. 1st February 1926

Background imageShips Collection: The Former Crack liner ship Olympic being broken up at Thos

The Former Crack liner ship Olympic being broken up at Thos. W Ward Limited Shipbreakers at Jarrow on the River Tyne

Background imageShips Collection: The hull of the Former Crack liner ship Olympic leaves Jarrow bound for Inverkeithing

The hull of the Former Crack liner ship Olympic leaves Jarrow bound for Inverkeithing, where her breaking up will be completed

Background imageShips Collection: The dry dock at T W Greenwell shipbuilders in Sunderland

The dry dock at T W Greenwell shipbuilders in Sunderland

Background imageShips Collection: Workers from at Swan Hunter shipbuilders in Wallsend leave after a shift

Workers from at Swan Hunter shipbuilders in Wallsend leave after a shift

Background imageShips Collection: The Shell oil tanker Megara seen here on her way up the River Thames to discharge her

The Shell oil tanker Megara seen here on her way up the River Thames to discharge her cargo of 206, 000 tons of oil. The ship is nearly a quarter of a mile from bow to stern. 7th October 1968

Background imageShips Collection: The ship SS Asturias which transported many immigrants from Britain to Australia

The ship SS Asturias which transported many immigrants from Britain to Australia 15th September 1953

Background imageShips Collection: The Thames Class Dover Lifeboat coming to the assistance of the fishing vessel

The Thames Class Dover Lifeboat coming to the assistance of the fishing vessel Opportunity which caught fire off of Folkestone. 23rd September 1994

Background imageShips 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 imageShips 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 imageShips 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



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