South Tyneside History
| Title | Model of the Dry Dock at Palmers Hebburn |
|---|---|
| Reference Number | STH0023448 |
| Photographer | Unknown |
| Town or Village | Hebburn |
| Date | 20 August1958 |
| Original Format | Black and White Photograph |
| Period | 1950s |
| Copyright | Shields Gazette |
| Further Information | Details of the dry dock to be built by Vickers Armstrong were released on 20 August 1958. The features of the dry dock can be seen in the model. The dock was to be the largest on the East Coast at that time. |