South Tyneside History
| Title | A Loading Conveyor at North Dock, Sunderland |
|---|---|
| Reference Number | STH0023513 |
| Photographer | Unknown |
| Town or Village | Sunderland |
| Date | 8 April 1976 |
| Original Format | Black and White Photograph |
| Period | 1970s |
| Copyright | Shields Gazette |
| Further Information | A purpose built loading conveyor, built by Kenray Engineering Ltd, South Shields, in operation at North Dock, Sunderland. Lorries dropped their loads into a hopper, which carried the limestone up a 95ft fixed conveyor belt. It then dropped on to a 45ft, Lughing conveyor, which can be raised and lowered with the tide, and into the ship. |
