South Tyneside History
| Title | Happy Dragon |
|---|---|
| Reference Number | STH0014730 |
| Photographer | Northern Echo |
| Town or Village | South Shields |
| Date | 09/02/1967 |
| Original Format | Black and White Photograph |
| Period | 1960s |
| Copyright | South Tyneside Libraries |
| Further Information | Eight tugs hauled the two halves of the 46,000 tons bulk carrier to the Tyne on 09/02/1967. Builders Austin & Pickersgill, Sunderland. By building the ship in two halves between in 10 to 12 weeks was saved on the construction time. Two parts of the ship joined together in dry dock at Palmers, Hebburn. |
