Teesside Collection (page 16)

The Discovery seen here in Smiths Dock South Bank. 11th September 1980

The County Class Destroyer HMS Norfolk seen here at her beth in Middlesbrough Dock during a visit to the City. 14th February 1974

The fourth 167, 000 ton ore - bulk oil carriers Sir John Hunter completed by the Swan Hunter Haverton Hill Shipyard is seen here leaving the Tees for tank testing trials at Hartlepool

The Greenpeace ship Sirius seen here berthed at the Coal Dock at Hartlepool. Greenpeace are in the North East to highlight and protest against the discharge of waste materials into local waters

Foyboatmen seen here assisting the Nacella tie up. 20th February 1978

100s of Cleveland children set off from Head Wrightson Wharf, Middlesbrough for a trip down the River Tees aboard the P.S. Waverly. 11th May 1981

The second oldest ship in the world still afloat HMS Trincomalee seen here at Jacksons Dock Hartlepool. 19th December 1995

The Bacat 1 seen here at the South Bank Wharf. The Bacat 1 is the worlds first barge carrying catamaran. The vessel is to operate every ten days between Middlesbrough and Rotterdam. 17th March 1974

The luxury liner Astor seen here leaving Tees Dock 3rd June 1982

The King Java seen here berthed at Middlesbrough Dock. 20th December 1971

The 100, 000 ton Dunstanburgh Castle inches her way down the Tees. Hundreds of sightseers lined the banks as the six tugs nosed the giant ship from the Swan Hunter fitting out basin at Haverton Hill

Commander Lloyd H Adams captain of the USS Barry a Sherman Class Destroyer which is visiting Middlesbrough as part of the Captain James Cook Festival. 23rd October 1978

The small tanker Teviot seen here battling the North Sea off the South gare Redcar. 15th September 1968

Ellerman Lines The City of Auckland cargo ship seen here in Middlesbrough dock 14th August 1975

John Tholen chief executive of the Tees and Hartlepool Port Authority seen shortly after the naming ceremony for the £ 2.7 million dredger Heortnesse. 12th December 1979

The Elgaren the largest ship to visit the Tees seen hereat the United Kingdom / West Africa
The Elgaren the largest ship to visit the Tees seen hereat the United Kingdom/West Africa Line Berth at Tees Dock where she was being loaded with equipment for a construction site in South Africa

Ton class minesweeper HMS Kellington seen here being towed under the Tees Transporter Bridge on its way to Stockton. 16th August 1993

These four men have obviously fallen hook line and sinker for the angling bug. Braving the elements they are hoping to catch cod or mackerel off the South Gare

Norways oldest square rigger The Statsraad Lehmkuhl seen here off the South Gare. The ship is in Teesside to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Phillips Petroleum Ekofisk field. 22nd September 1989

The Sun Bird unloads its cargo of Phosphate rock for the fertiliser manufacture at ICI Billingham. 12th June 1978

The cargo ship Fossum seen here leaving Middlesbrough Docks. 6th September 1979

More than one hundred shipyard workers gathered at Hartlepool docks to bid farewell to the restored iron clad HMS Warrior. 12th June 1987

Malt Barley seen here being loaded on to the cargo vessel Browning at Middlesbrough Docks. The final destination for the cargo is Brazil. 28th May 1980

The Tees pilot Alan Lithgow waits his chance to jump aboard a tanker so he can pilot the ship into port. 7th November 1968

The Swedish four masted sailing schooner, Albatross seen here at the Deepwater Wharf. 30th September 1960

The new Middlesbrough fire boat Cleveland Inovation, seen here under the Transporter Bridge. 5th August 1992

Ratings from HMS Jupiter seen here taking part in a cycle race started from the bridge of the Leander Class frigate which is visiting Middlesbrough, 17th December 1979

The Shell tanker Zaria seen here being given a helping hand into the River Tees by tugs of the Tees and Hartlepool Port Authority. 24th February 1975

The Foudroyant the only surviving Royal Navy frigate from the Napoleonic era being move into her berth after arriving at the former Shell Teesport berth on Goliath Pacific semi submersible barge

The new Ellerman Line cargo ship The City of Winchester seen here being loaded at Middlesbrough dock with structural steel and general goods for the Arabian Gulf. 21st June 1976

The survey ship the Northern Surveyor seen here at her beth at the former Smiths Dock Yard. 29th November 1987

The new Tees Harbour Launch on a daily patrol to check bouys; lights; installations and detect debris. Seen here passing the coastal tanker Dutch Faith and The Phillips - Norway oil complex

The cable ship ITM Venturer seen here tied up at Normanby Wharf on the River Tees. 17th February 1984

Bring up Kojak on cats back. Kojak the kitten is a real cool cat. And no wonder! For he is as bald as well, Kojak. The Burmese kitten is beileved to be the first to be born in Britain without hair

Tees Iron Works - Running Off Slag, 1919. Artist: Hood & Co. Ltd
Tees Iron Works - Running Off Slag, 1919. From The British Printer Vol. XXXI. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1919]

The Tees, Middlesbrough Reach, 1919. Artist: Hood & Co. Ltd
The Tees, Middlesbrough Reach, 1919. From The British Printer Vol. XXXI. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1919]

Saturday Afternoon. Middlesbrough 1970s 1970s

Chemical plant. Aerial view of the ICI Wilton chemical plant (top left) in Teesside, Cleveland, UK. Also seen are the nearby residential areas (lower centre) and the North Sea (right)

Lighthouse at sunset
Lighthouse with golden sky at sunset; Seaham, Durham, England

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Teesside, a region steeped in history and brimming with diverse attractions. From the iconic Transporter Bridge that proudly stands as a symbol of Middlesbrough's industrial heritage to the bustling Linthorpe Road, it offers something for everyone. Step back in time with an engraving capturing Stockton on Tees, Durham, showcasing the rich historical tapestry woven into this area. And let's not forget about the Teessaurus, a magnificent triceratops sculpture crafted by Genevieve Glatt and brought to life by Harts of Stockton. Travel back to 1969 when Barefoot Days Thornaby took place - a vibrant event that brought joy and laughter to the people of Teesside. Stroll through St Hilda's in Middlesbrough on a winter day in 1992, immersing yourself in its charming scenes. Love is celebrated at Church of Christ the King in Thornaby during Alan Foster and Lorraine Good's wedding - a testament to enduring love within this community. Witness records being broken at Boulby Mine as shaft sinking reaches new depths in 1971. The Universal Beam Mill at Lackenby showcases Teesside Steel's prowess on February 2nd, 1989 - an industry that has shaped this region for generations. Even royalty graces these lands as Prince Charles waves to adoring crowds after visiting Marton Church. Honoring its iron trade legacy, Middlesbrough hosts an Iron Trade Jubilee - commemorating years of hard work and dedication from those who built this thriving community. Finally, witness the grandeur of supertanker Golar Nikko docked at Teeside oilport; it serves as a reminder of our connection to global commerce. Teesside captures hearts with its blend of history, culture, industry, and natural beauty, and is more than just a place; it is home to a resilient and vibrant community that continues to shape its destiny.