sunderlandhistoryfair
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The last upload was November 2015.
Launch of the cargo ship 'Ternefjell' from North East Museums uploaded November 2015
The tanker 'Gomphina' under tow on the River Wear from North East Museums uploaded December 2014
Cargo ship 'Finix' ready for launch from North East Museums uploaded November 2014
Preparing Inishowen Head for launch from North East Museums uploaded November 2014
Launch of the SD14 'Syrie' from North East Museums uploaded July 2014
The cargo ship 'Eastern Glory' after launch from North East Museums uploaded July 2014
Launch of the cargo ship 'Houston City' from North East Museums uploaded July 2014
'Eastern Glory' on the River Wear from North East Museums uploaded July 2014
'Scottish Trader ' ready for launch from North East Museums uploaded July 2014
The 'Iron Ore' ready for launch from North East Museums uploaded July 2014
Launch of the 'Orient City' at night from North East Museums uploaded July 2014
Aerial view of the Southwick Yard of Austin & Pickersgill Ltd from North East Museums uploaded July 2014
The tug boat 'Seaburn' towing the 'Tanea' from North East Museums uploaded July 2014
Cargo ship 'Miss Chandris' ready for launch from North East Museums uploaded July 2014
'Aghios Nicolaos' is launched by William Doxford & Sons from North East Museums uploaded July 2014
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Preparing Inishowen Head for launch
from North East Museums
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Dave Forbes said:
Just as a matter of interest , what was the very last ship to be launched on the Wear?
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Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums said:
Hi Dave Forbes, I believe the last ship launched on the Wear was the ferry Superflex November. She was launched on 12 December 1988 at the Southwick shipyard of North East Shipbuilders.
Launch of the ferry ‘Superflex Bravo’
from North East Museums
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Dave Forbes said:
Now the Danish Mercandia V111 - IMO 8611623 Was she the last ship built on the Wear?