Sea trials of the 'Empire Halley'
Sea trials of the cargo ship ‘Empire Halley’, built by J.L. Thompson & Sons, North Sands, Sunderland, c1941. This style of vessel developed by the shipyard was the forebear of the Liberty ships built by the Uni... More
North Sands Shipyard and Corporation Quay, Sunderland
Aerial view of the River Wear showing North Sands shipyard at the bottom of the picture, with the ore carrier 'Lindisfarne' at the Quay. Corporation Quay is at the top of the picture. The image dates from Marc... More
Looking down the River Wear - A black and white photo of a river and a...
Aerial view looking down the River Wear, May 1959 (TWAM ref. DT.TUR/2/22167G). This image gives a good view along the High Street and over the Wear Dockyard of Austin & Pickersgill Ltd, where the cargo ship 'Ma... More
![[North sands, Tenby, Wales] view, photochrome print postcard.](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn4/L3Bob3RvLzIwMTkvMDkvMjAvbm9ydGgtc2FuZHMtdGVuYnktd2FsZXMtZjY0OGE2LTEwMjQuanBn/40/30/webp "[North sands, Tenby, Wales] view, photochrome print postcard.")
[North sands, Tenby, Wales] view, photochrome print postcard.
Title from the Detroit Publishing Co., catalogue J foreign section. Detroit, Mich. : Detroit Photographic Company, 1905. Print no. "10660". More information about the Photochrom Print Collection is available at... More
An engine room debate on 'Galeomma'
A debate in the engine room during speed trials of the tanker ‘Galeomma’, built by J.L. Thompson & Sons, North Sands, Sunderland, May 1946 (TWAM ref. DS.JLT/4/PH/1/643/1/6)...This set celebrates the achievement... More
Ships on the River Wear, Sunderland, England
View of 'Coogee' and ‘Ruysdael’ built by J.L. Thompson & Sons alongside each other at Manor Quay, Sunderland, c1888 (TWAM ref. DS.JLT/4/PH/1/224/2/2)...This set celebrates the achievements of the famous Sunderl... More
Painting the tanker 'Borgsten', shipbuilding
View of the tanker 'Borgsten' being painted shortly before her launch from the North Sands shipyard of J.L. Thompson & Sons, October 1963 (TWAM ref. DT.TUR/2/32384A)...This set celebrates the achievements of th... More
The tanker 'Daphnella' under tow on the River Wear
View of the tanker ‘Daphnella’ under tow after launch at the North Sands shipyard of J.L. Thompson & Sons, Sunderland, 8 December 1965 (TWAM ref. DS.JLT/4/PH/1/716/2/3)...This set of images celebrates the 300th... More
Model maker at work at the North Sands shipyard
Model maker at work at the North Sands shipyard of J.L. Thompson & Sons, February 1962 (TWAM ref. DT.TUR/2/28432K)...This set celebrates the achievements of the famous Sunderland shipbuilding firm Joseph L. Tho... More
Launch of the tanker 'Esso Caernarvon'
View of the tanker ‘Esso Caernarvon’ sliding down the ways at the North Sands shipyard of J.L. Thompson & Sons, Sunderland, 30 May 1962 (TWAM ref. DS.JLT/4/PH/1/710/3/2). The image also shows shipyard workers ... More
Deck view on the tanker 'Aluco'
Deck view on the tanker ‘Aluco’, October 1959 (TWAM ref. DS.JLT/4/PH/1/695/10/2). She was launched at the North Sands shipyard of J.L. Thompson & Sons, Sunderland on 23 April 1959...This set celebrates the achi... More
Aerial view of the River Wear, 1948
Aerial view of the River Wear in May 1948 (TWAM ref. DT.TUR/2/1484G). It was a busy river back then as reflected by the ships at Palmers Hill Quay and Manor Quay on the north bank and at Scotia Quay on the sout... More
'Thorshavn' afloat after launch
View of the tanker ‘Thorshavn’ afloat on the River Wear after launch by J.L. Thompson & Sons, 21 November 1949 (TWAM ref. DS.JLT/4/PH/1/661/3/3)...This set celebrates the achievements of the famous Sunderland s... More
The tanker 'Spinanger' ready for launch
View of the tanker ‘Spinanger’ ready for launch at the North Sands shipyard of J.L. Thompson & Sons, Sunderland, 22 October 1957 (TWAM ref. DS.JLT/4/PH/1/694/2/2). The launch of 'Spinanger' was unusual in that ... More
The North Sands Shipyard, Sunderland
Aerial view of the North Sands shipyard of J.L. Thompson & Sons Ltd, Sunderland, May 1959 (TWAM ref. DT.TUR/2/22169C)...This set of aerial images is intended as a short historical tour of the River Wear from th... More
Aerial view of the River Wear, 1964
Aerial view along the Wear from the, September 1964 (TWAM ref. DT.TUR/2/34548A)...This set of images celebrates the 300th Anniversary of the establishment of the Port of Sunderland. The port authority was const... More
Launch of the cargo ship 'Troutpool'
View of the cargo ship ‘Troutpool’ afloat on the River Wear after launch at the North Sands shipyard of J.L. Thompson & Sons, Sunderland, 19 August 1955 (TWAM ref. DS.JLT4/PH/1/683/3/1)...This set celebrates th... More
Aerial view of the North Sands shipyard
Aerial view of the North Sands shipyard of J.L. Thompson & Sons, Sunderland, 26 May 1959 (TWAM ref. DT.TUR/2/22169B). The image appears to show the shipyard's new pre-fabrication shed under construction. Work i... More
Launch of the tanker 'British Venture'
Shipyard workers watch the tanker ‘British Venture’ entering the River Wear after launch by J.L. Thompson & Sons, 21 May 1948 (TWAM ref. DS.JLT/4/PH/1/656/3/4)...This set celebrates the achievements of the famo... More
Engine room of 'St Essylt', shipbuilding
Engine room on board the cargo ship ‘St. Essylt', 1948 (TWAM ref. DS.JLT/4/PH/1/653/9/1). She was launched at the North Sands shipyard of J.L. Thompson & Sons, 15 September 1947. For a view of the launch see tw... More
Nordic Chieftain under construction
View of the OBO carrier 'Nordic Chieftain' under construction at the North Sands shipyard, Sunderland, February 1974 (TWAM ref. DT.TUR/2/62742C)...This set celebrates the achievements of the famous Sunderland s... More
A master model maker at Joseph L Thompson & Sons Ltd
A master model maker at Joseph L Thompson & Sons Ltd, 1946 (TWAM ref. DS.JLT/5/3/1)...This set celebrates the achievements of the famous Sunderland shipbuilding firm Joseph L. Thompson & Sons. The company’s ori... More
Launch party of the cargo ship 'Eastern Rover'
Launch party of the cargo ship ‘Eastern Rover’ at the North Sands shipyard of J.L. Thompson & Sons, Sunderland, 28 July 1961 (TWAM ref. DS.JLT4/PH/1/706/1/4). The image also shows the shell plates of her sister... More
Sea trials of 'Naess Crusader', shipbuilding
Aerial view of the bulk carrier 'Naess Crusader' on sea trials, June 1973 (TWAM ref. DT.TUR/2/61816D). She was launched from the North Sands shipyard, Sunderland on 21 December 1972...This set celebrates the ac... More
Officers' smoking room on the tanker 'Aluco'
Officers' smoking room on the tanker ‘Aluco’, October 1959 (TWAM ref. DS.JLT/4/PH/1/695/11/19). She was launched at the North Sands shipyard of J.L. Thompson & Sons, Sunderland on 23 April 1959...This set celeb... More
Launch of the tanker 'Spinanger'
View of the tanker ‘Spinanger’ entering the River Wear after launch from the North Sands shipyard of J.L. Thompson & Sons, Sunderland, 22 October 1957 (TWAM ref. DS.JLT/4/PH/1/694/3/3). The launch of 'Spinanger... More
'Chinese Prince' on the River Wear
View of the cargo ship 'Chinese Prince' under tow on the River Wear, built by J.L. Thompson & Sons, North Sands, October 1943 (TWAM ref. DS.JLT/4/PH/1/625/2)...This set celebrates the achievements of the famous... More
'Orenda Bridge' on sea trials, shipbuilding
View of the bulk carrier 'Orenda Bridge' on sea trials, March 1972 (TWAM ref. DT.TUR/6/59728A). She was launched at the North Sands shipyard, Sunderland on 3 November 1971...This set celebrates the achievements... More
Corporation Quay, Sunderland. Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums
Aerial view of Corporation Quay, Sunderland, June 1950 (TWAM ref. DT.TUR/2/4892F). You can also see the North Sands shipyard of J.L. Thompson & Sons on the right of the picture...This set of aerial images is in... More
'Silverbriar' at night. Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums
View of the cargo ship ‘Silverbriar’ at night, February 1948 (TWAM ref. DT.TUR/2/1232W). She was launched at the North Sands shipyard of J.L. Thompson & Sons, Sunderland, 21 May 1947. ..This set celebrates the ... More
Fish Quay, Strand Quay and Manor Quay
Aerial view of River Wear, with the Fish Quay in the foreground, Strand Quay on the opposite side, May 1959 (TWAM ref. DT.TUR/2/22167C). The Shell tanker 'Aluco' is being fitted out by J.L. Thompson & Sons at M... More
Launch of the bulk carrier 'Silksworth'
View of the bulk carrier ‘Silksworth’ sliding down the ways at the North Sands shipyard of J.L. Thompson & Sons, Sunderland, 28 February 1964 (TWAM ref. DS.JLT/4/PH/1/713/2)...This set celebrates the achievemen... More
Wheelhouse of the tanker 'Torvanger'
View inside the wheelhouse of the tanker 'Torvanger', March 1955 (TWAM ref. DS.JLT4/PH/1/681/8/1). She was launched at the North Sands shipyard of J.L. Thompson & Sons, Sunderland on 26 November 1954...This set... More
'Borgsten' is launched into the River Wear
Launch of the tanker ‘Borgsten’, built by J.L. Thompson & Sons Ltd, North Sands, 1 November 1963 (TWAM ref. DS.JLT/4/PH/1/709/3/3)...Tyne & Wear Archives is proud to present a selection of images from its Sunde... More
A River Wear scene, shipbuilding
The tanker ‘British Rose’ at the fitting out quay, while the tugboat Wexford passes by, 10 October 1946 (TWAM ref. DS.JLT/5/3/8). 'British Rose' was launched at the North Sands shipyard of J.L. Thompson & Sons,... More
Deck view on the 'Hoegh Ranger'
Deck view on the tanker 'Hoegh Ranger' fitting out at Manor Quay, October 1952 (TWAM ref. DS.JLT4/PH/1/673/5/1). She was launched at the North Sands shipyard of J.L. Thompson & Sons, Sunderland on 23 May 1952. ... More
Looking up the River Wear
Aerial view looking up the River Wear, with the North Dock in the foreground and the North Sands shipyard in the background, May 1959 (TWAM ref. DT.TUR/2/22167A)...This set of aerial images is intended as a sho... More
Aerial view along the River Wear, 1965
Aerial view along the River Wear, showing the North Sands shipyard in the foreground, June 1965 (TWAM ref. DT.TUR/2/36311A)...This set of images celebrates the 300th Anniversary of the establishment of the Port... More
Early view of barque launched on the River Wear
Launch of the barque ‘Vencedora’ built by Robert Thompson & Sons, North Sands, April 1860 (TWAM ref. DS.JLT/4/PH/1/70)...Tyne & Wear Archives is proud to present a selection of images from its Sunderland shipbu... More
Launch of 'G.M. Livanos' at the North Sands shipyard
Launch of the bulk carrier 'G.M. Livanos' at the North Sands shipyard of J.L. Thompson & Sons, 26 April 1968 (TWAM ref. DS.JLT/4/PH/1/723/2/1)...This set celebrates the achievements of the famous Sunderland shi... More
The bar on the cargo ship 'Silverbriar'
View of the bar on the cargo ship ‘Silverbriar’, February 1948 (TWAM ref. DS.JLT/4/PH/2/1). She was launched at the North Sands shipyard of J.L. Thompson & Sons, Sunderland, 21 May 1947...This set celebrates th... More
Aerial view of the North Sands shipyard
Aerial view of the North Sands shipyard, Sunderland, November 1975 (TWAM ref. CN8832A)...'Belic' an SD 14 launched from Bartram's, 4th September 1975 is at Palmershill Quay. 'Mersey Bridge', launched from the D... More