South Tyneside History
| Title | Velutina |
|---|---|
| Reference Number | STH0015138 |
| Photographer | Unknown |
| Town or Village | Wallsend |
| Date | |
| Original Format | Black and White Photograph |
| Period | 1950 |
| Copyright | South Tyneside Libraries |
| Further Information | Shell Photograph of stern of s.t.s Velutina (28,000 tons) seen from the River Tyne. First shown at exhibition at Lloyd's of London in 1952. Also in Newcastle and South Shields with other ocean going tankers of Shell fleet. Various shots of Velutina in construction at Wallsend yard of Swan. Hunter and Wigham Richardson Launched April 4th 1950 by H.R.H. Princess Margaret |
