The Fleet replenishment tanker, Tidespring, is pictured in 1962 going down the ways after being launched from Hawthorn Leslie, Shipbuilders Ltd, Hebburn.The Fleet replenishment tanker, Tidespring, is pictured in 1962 going down the ways after being launched from Hawthorn Leslie, Shipbuilders Ltd, Hebburn.
The Fleet replenishment tanker, Tidespring, is pictured in 1962 going down the ways after being launched from Hawthorn Leslie, Shipbuilders Ltd, Hebburn.

A reminder of an industry which gave us such a rich heritage on South Tyneside

South Tyneside’s shipbuilding industry played a huge part in the lives of so many people for many decades.
By Chris Cordner
Published 5th Aug 2020, 07:00 BST

Do you know someone who worked in the shipyards and will these photos bring back poignant memories?

We have selected nine photos of shipbuilding and shipyards in the area.

Take a look at these scenes and then get in touch to share your own memories. We would love to hear from you.

Take a look at these scenes and then get in touch to share your own memories. We would love to hear from you.

One of the two 50-ton pressure cargo tanks being fitted into the 535-ton motor vessel Broughty as part of its conversion into a liquid gas carrier at Hawthorn Leslie. This photo was taken in November 1963.

5. A scene from the 1960s

One of the two 50-ton pressure cargo tanks being fitted into the 535-ton motor vessel Broughty as part of its conversion into a liquid gas carrier at Hawthorn Leslie. This photo was taken in November 1963. Photo: Shields Gazette

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A scene from a South Tyneside shipyard. Does it bring back memories?

6. Hard at work

A scene from a South Tyneside shipyard. Does it bring back memories? Photo: Shields Gazette

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Pausing for a photo at Readheads Shipyard.

7. Teamwork at Readheads

Pausing for a photo at Readheads Shipyard. Photo: Shields Gazette

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A scene from October 1963, showing the jib of new crane being assembled at the shipyard of John Readhead and Sons Ltd.

8. A new arrival

A scene from October 1963, showing the jib of new crane being assembled at the shipyard of John Readhead and Sons Ltd. Photo: Shields Gazette

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