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Wallsend-on-Tyne - Shipbuilding
Wallsend-on-Tyne - Shipbuilding and the BP Tanker British Hazel in dock. Date: 1963
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1963 Crane Cranes Dock Docks Hazel Manufacture Manufacturing Petrol Petroleum Quay Quayside Shipbuilding Shipping Tanker Tyne Tyneside Wallsend Wharf
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This evocative photograph captures the bustling activity of Wallsend-on-Tyne's shipbuilding industry in the 1960s. The scene is set at the docks, where the mighty cranes loom large over the quayside, their long arms reaching out to grasp and maneuver the hulking forms of ships under construction. In the foreground, the British Hazel, a BP tanker, sits proudly in the dock, its sleek silhouette a testament to the skill and craftsmanship of the shipbuilders. The River Tyne, a major artery of commerce and industry in the North East of England, is a hive of activity in this image. Ships of various sizes and shapes can be seen moored along the quay, their masts and funnels casting long shadows over the water. The air is filled with the sounds of industry: the clanging of metal, the roar of engines, and the creaking of timber. The British Hazel, a London-registered tanker, is a particular highlight of this photograph. Its distinctive red, white, and blue livery, adorned with the BP logo, stands out against the grey backdrop of the shipyard. The tanker's presence in the dock suggests that it is undergoing maintenance or repairs, a common occurrence in this bustling port town. Wallsend-on-Tyne was once a thriving center of shipbuilding and manufacturing, with a rich maritime history that dates back to the Roman era. The industry played a crucial role in the town's economic development, providing employment opportunities for generations of local families. Today, the area remains an important part of Tyneside's industrial heritage, a testament to the ingenuity and resilience of the North East's people.
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