South Tyneside History
| Title | Statendam |
|---|---|
| Reference Number | STH0015175 |
| Photographer | Unknown |
| Town or Village | South Shields |
| Date | 03/07/1971 |
| Original Format | Black and White Photograph |
| Period | 1970s |
| Copyright | South Tyneside Libraries |
| Further Information | Boat from 24,000ft American Ship 'Statendam" on a courtesy visit with a police launch as an escort. The 1958 Sunderland built collier "Queensland" is moored behind at Harton Buoys. The "Queensland" was wrecked in the Indian Ocean in 1989 when she was sailing as the "Sea Trans" for the United Arab Emirates. |
