South Tyneside History
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| Title | The Argonaut Cruise Ship |
|---|---|
| Reference Number | STH0019768 |
| Photographer | Unknown |
| Town or Village | River Tyne, South Shields. |
| Date | 9 August 1984 |
| Original Format | Black and White Photograph |
| Period | 1980s |
| Copyright | Shields Gazette |
| Further Information | The passenger ship Argonaut was built by Krupp of Germany in 1929 as a private yach. She was converted in 1947 and was then used for cruises by a Greek shipping line.The 4000 ton vessel brought a party of 120 American tourists to Tyneside for a day's sightseeing. |
