South Tyneside History
| Title | Iron Ore Quay at Tyne Dock |
|---|---|
| Reference Number | STH0021072 |
| Photographer | Unknown |
| Town or Village | Tyne Dock |
| Date | 5 June 1975 |
| Original Format | Black and White Photograph |
| Period | 1970s |
| Copyright | Shields Gazette |
| Further Information | The dismantling of part of the iron ore discharging point at Tyne Dock. One million tons of ore were passed annually through the plant en route to Consett steelworks until 1974 when the ore was re-routed to the discharging terminal on the Tees. |