Ocean Monarch, Van Gogh, King of Scandinavia, Disney Magic and Aidavita were just some of the great vessels we’ve seen from South Tyneside.
Join us in a look back at them once more, courtesy of the Shields Gazette archives.
1. Flashback to 1959
The 13,654 ton Furness Withy cruising liner Ocean Monarch on her arrival at Palmers, Hebburn, for annual refit in 1959. | sg
2. On their way
Passengers begin boarding the Van Gogh, the Travelscope cruise ship, in a scene from 21 years ago. | sg
3. Going on board 21 years ago
A look aboard the Van Gogh in this great Shields Gazette archive scene from April 2004. | sg
4. Ocean Monarch memories
The Ocean Monarch came into view on a rainy day in August 2004. | sg
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