robertthompsonsenior

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Launch of the bulk carrier 'Silksworth'

  • Ambitious Governor said:
    A Very Nice Series Indeed. Thanks for sharing. Gary

Deck view on the 'Hoegh Ranger'

  • Günther Huth, ( Thank you for visit ) said:
    Happy New Year 2015
  • Amro said:
    Happy new year from me too.
  • Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums said:
    Happy New Year to you both and everyone who follows us on Flickr. All the best for 2015.

Engine room of 'St Essylt'

  • optimal chicken said:
    It's a fascinating picture. Thanks for sharing.
  • Spike (färben Sie mich ein) said:
    "Built by J. L. Thompson & Sons, Ltd., Sunderland, for the South American Saint Line, this motor vessel set a new standard in post-war ship design and, with her low-slung motor cruiser lines, was the shape of things to come. In 1948, the most striking and unusual feature of the ‘St Essylt’ was the raked and streamlined funnel, which today would provoke little comment. The funnel casing housed not only the engine’s exhaust system, but also radar equipment, cabin heating system, battery room and pilot’s cabin. Inside the vessel, there was accommodation for 12 passengers. The accommodation for officers and crew was a considerable improvement on contemporary British standards, and the design won the Watts Prize awarded by the Royal Institution of Naval Architects. ‘St Essylt’ was 144 metres in length, 6855 gross tons and the single acting Doxford diesel engine gave a service speed of 14.5 knots. Following a long career in which she had two changes of owners and name, ‘Yunnan’ and ‘Lucky Two’, she was broken up in 1979." - collections.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/67577.html
  • steviej 007 said:
    Wonderful photo and history. Thanks to Tyne and Wear Archives for sharing.