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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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Media ID 14163592
© Mary Evans Picture Library/ANDREW BESLEY
1963 Crane Cranes Dock Docks Hazel Manufacture Manufacturing Petrol Petroleum Quay Quayside Shipbuilding Shipping Tanker Tyne Tyneside Wallsend Wharf
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the rich industrial history of Wallsend-on-Tyne with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic image "Shipbuilding" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating photograph, taken in 1963, showcases the bustling shipyard scene with the BP Tanker British Hazel in dock. Each print is meticulously produced using high-quality materials, ensuring vibrant colors and stunning detail. Bring the history and charm of Wallsend-on-Tyne into your home or office with this beautiful and authentic piece of art.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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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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