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Hartlepool Ships & Shipping
Ann Hutchinson at the coal on a sunny day in 1959. In the background is the Norwegian Sail traing ship Sorlandet, with one of the first of the 'Mothball Fleet' on the right.
Date (of image) : 1959
Donor : John Robinson
Creator : John Robinson
Location
Coal DockWork on the harbour and dock at West Hartlepool began in January 1845. When opened on 1st June 1847 it covered an area of 8 acres. Among the earliest businesses to set up here were the shipbuilders Irvine and Pile, and Lauder’s timber yard and sawmill. The docks also provided refuge and shelter to a vast number of ships during gales. The first ship to enter the dock was the barque Prince, commanded by Captain Black, from Jersey.
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Robinson (Kell - Smith) Family AlbumA selection of family photographs kindly shared with this project by John Robinson and Ellen Scott.
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The Reserve (Mothball) FleetRoyal Navy ships laid-up at Hartlepool after WW2, prior to their disposal, and referred to locally as the 'Mothball Fleet'.
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