South Tyneside History
| Title | Aska |
|---|---|
| Reference Number | STH0019800 |
| Photographer | Unknown |
| Town or Village | South Shields |
| Date | 7th January 1970 |
| Original Format | Black and White Photograph |
| Period | 1970s |
| Copyright | Shields Gazette |
| Further Information | The Tyne's first launch of the decade. Almost ready for her imminent baptism is 13,900 ton British India cargo liner Aska. To ensure there were no hitches due to the severe weather, four braziers were kept burning under the hull overnight as a precaution against the launching triggers freezing. Aska was due to go down the ways at 4.45pm the next day. |
