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The last upload was July 2017.
Welding a bedplate at the Doxford Engine Works from North East Museums uploaded July 2017
Work in progress on two Clark-Sulzer engines from North East Museums uploaded September 2015
Looking down River from Pallion to the Sea from North East Museums uploaded July 2015
Looking up River to Pallion and beyond from North East Museums uploaded July 2015
Shipyard and Engine Works of William Doxford & Sons, Sunderland from North East Museums uploaded July 2015
Inside the Doxford Engine Works Sub Assembly Shop from North East Museums uploaded December 2014
The tanker 'Gomphina' under tow on the River Wear from North East Museums uploaded December 2014
Preparing for a launch from North East Museums uploaded November 2014
Doxford Engine Works erecting pits from North East Museums uploaded November 2014
Inside the Southwick Engine Works, Sunderland from North East Museums uploaded November 2014
Moving a Clark-Sulzer engine from North East Museums uploaded November 2014
A shipwright at work at Doxfords, Sunderland from North East Museums uploaded November 2014
Doxfords engineering apprentices at work from North East Museums uploaded November 2014
Launch of the cargo ship 'Houston City' from North East Museums uploaded July 2014
Three Sunderland-built ships on the River Wear from North East Museums uploaded July 2014
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Launch of the cargo ship 'Houston City'
from North East Museums
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optimal chicken said:
This feels 'alive' and almost moving. I'm pleased that these images were saved to be shown again. Thanks for posting.
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Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums said:
You're very welcome, Paul. Really glad that you're enjoying the images. It's our pleasure to be able to share these memories of Sunderland's remarkable shipbuilding heritage.
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Miocene said:
I'm very much enjoying the shipbuilding images. The unanswered question is why it all disappeared so quickly?
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Billy Embleton said:
Prefer the colour of these old images as opposed to modern ones. Yes, it all went very quickly. Ill bet the people watching this launch never imagined it happening in their lifetime.
Three Sunderland-built ships on the River Wear
from North East Museums
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J P Gosselin said:
Nice shot. Love it.