South Tyneside History
| Title | Opening of Smith's Dock Pontoon |
|---|---|
| Reference Number | STH0016084 |
| Photographer | William Parry |
| Town or Village | North Shields |
| Date | 1892 |
| Original Format | Black and White Photograph |
| Period | 1892 |
| Copyright | Parry Family |
| Further Information | Opening of the Smith's Dock Pontoon, North Shields. Has a lifting power off 3,200 tons and capable of taking on vessels up to 350' in length. The first ship on the first off-shore pontoon was the Chemiston of London and replaced by screw steamer Doubtless of Newcastle on 19 September 1892. Paddle Tug John Batey in attendance. |
