South Tyneside History
| Title | Photographic Impression of the Mercantile Dry Dock, Jarrow |
|---|---|
| Reference Number | STH0021053 |
| Photographer | Joseph Connacher of Grant Street, Jarrow |
| Town or Village | Jarrow |
| Date | 4 March 1959 |
| Original Format | Photographic Impression |
| Period | 1950s |
| Copyright | Shields Gazette |
| Further Information | A photographic aerial impression of the Mercantile Dry Dock Company, Jarrow. The dock was due to be completed in 1961. The three pre-existing dry docks can be seen in the top right hand corner. The Shell oil storage terminal can be seen t the top of the picture. |
