South Tyneside History
| Title | 'Armanistan' |
|---|---|
| Reference Number | STH0019748 |
| Photographer | Unknown |
| Town or Village | South Shields |
| Date | |
| Original Format | Black and White Photograph |
| Period | 1940s |
| Copyright | Shields Gazette |
| Further Information | The Armanistan was a 8,200 ton cargo liner commissioned by the Strick Line. It was built by John Readhead and Sons Ltd. It was launched in 1948 and completed in 1949. It was the largest vessel ever built in South Shields. |
