Brigham and Cowan's shipyard showing bomb damage

Brigham and Cowan's shipyard showing bomb damage

Image Details

Title Brigham and Cowan's shipyard showing bomb damage
Reference Number STH0000204
Photographer Amy Celia Flagg
Town or Village South Shields
Date 2 October 1941
Original Format Black and White Photograph
Period c1940s
Copyright South Tyneside Libraries
Further Information South end of Brigham and Cowan's, looking north. A bomb fell on a newly constructed power house near Long Row. It demolished the building, the dynamos and generators. Extensive damage was done to a partially completed structure and to the end of the new dock. Water and gas mains were damaged but there were no casualties.