Brigham & Cowan's

Brigham & Cowan's

Image Details

Title Brigham & Cowan's
Reference Number STH0006234
Photographer Unknown
Town or Village South Shields
Date 18 October 1955
Original Format Black and White Photograph
Period 1950s
Copyright South Tyneside Libraries
Further Information Black and white photograph showing new dry dock under construction at
Brigham and Cowans shipyard.  The men are pouring concrete into
cofferdams.  The left hand side is completed.  Dry dock opened 14
September 1956. The bridge at River Drive can be seen in the background.