With thanks to Jarrow son Tom Lynch, here is the story in pictures of the launch of the Peter Hurll at Palmers, in Hebburn, in 1930.
1. Historic occasion
The Peter Hurll was the 1,000th vessel to be launched by the company on July 24, 1930, from Palmers' yard in nearby Hebburn. Photo: Other 3rd Party
2. Name game
The fuel transporter was named after Peter Hurrll, a United Kingdom director of Standard Oil, which was Palmers' parent company. Photo: Other 3rd Party
3. Faces and fashions
Just some of the faces in their 1930s fashions gathered beneath the vessel. Photo: Other 3rd Party
4. Wartime role
The Peter Hurll, however, fared better and played a vital role in transporting fuel destined for RAF planes from the Lago oil refinery, in the Caribbean. Photo: Other 3rd Party
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