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Central Dock, Hartlepool.
Aerial View of the Docks (1)
Donated by Mr. John BrookerAerial View Hartlepool Docks, showing Central Dock (left), North Basin (centre), Victoria Dock (right). and the area known as “The Slake” in the background. Cargo Storage sheds, and a vehicle import storage area are in the foreground.
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Aerial View of the Docks (2)
Donated by Mr. John BrookerAerial view of the West Harbour area, with May & Hassle, Timber Importers middle foreground. The Ship Egton is tied up on 'A' Jetty, Union Dock. To the right is the Coal Dock, with HMS Warrior undergoing restoration, with Union Dock, Central Dock, North Basin, and Victoria Dock.
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Central Dock
Donated by Hartlepool Museum ServiceA view from Central Dock looking towards Central Marine Engineering Works.
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Central Dock Hartlepool
Donated by Mike OxleyCentral Dock, Hartlepool taken from a postcard around 100 years old
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Central Dock Hartlepool
Donated by Mike OxleyCentral Dock, Hartlepool taken from a postcard around 100 years old
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Central Yard group photograph
Donated by Mr. George McKieA group photograph taken in the Central Yard (probably), in July 1953.
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Dry Dock No 4
Created by unknown
Donated by Les HawksfieldGray's dry dock No.4 with the 20-ton heavy lift electric crane on the left, and the No.8 Warehouse in the background. Does anyone know why 'Triumph' has been painted on the dock wall?
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HMS Onyx (2)
Created by Francis Elsdon
Donated by Hartlepool Museum ServiceHMS Onyx in the Central Dock, Hartlepool
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HMS Onyx (Submarine)
Created by Francis Elsdon
Donated by Hartlepool Museum ServiceHMS Onyx, a submarine, berthed in Central Dock, Hartlepool.
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Harbour Police Van
Created by Mr. John Brooker
Donated by Mr. John BrookerBasic but functional, one of the Harbour Police vans at the Central Dock Head in 1984.
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Katvaldis
Donated by Hartlepool Museum ServiceThe timber laden Katvaldis probably at No. 8 Warehouse on Central Dock. She was built by J Blumer, Sunderland as Duke of York & renamed by her Riga owners in 1930. Torpedoed & sunk in 1942.
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Lifeboat The Scout (1)
Created by Mr. John Brooker
Donated by Mr. John BrookerA family of swans pays a visit to the Hartlepool Lifeboat The Scout tied up at the Central Dock Head, Hartlepool Docks. On the quayside is the Harbour Master's Office (top porta-cabin), and the Harbour Police Office.
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MV Autobahn
Created by Francis Elsdon
Donated by Hartlepool Museum ServiceMV Autobahn in the Central Dock, Hartlepool.
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MV Biscay Pride
Created by Francis Elsdon
Donated by Hartlepool Museum ServiceMV Biscay Pride in the Central Dock, Hartlepool.
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MV Branding
Created by Francis Elsdon
Donated by Hartlepool Museum ServiceMV Branding in Central Dock, Hartlepool.
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MV Brovic
Created by Francis Elsdon
Donated by Hartlepool Museum ServiceMV Brovic in the Central Dock, Hartlepool. First vessel to bring cargo of talc to Central Dock Factory.
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MV Clarissa (2)
Created by Francis Elsdon
Donated by Hartlepool Museum ServiceMV Clarissa in the Central Dock, Hartlepool.
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MV Claudia (2)
Created by Francis Elsdon
Donated by Hartlepool Museum ServiceMV Claudia in the Central Dock, Hartlepool.
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MV Craigallian
Created by Francis Elsdon
Donated by Hartlepool Museum ServiceMV Craigallian in the Central Dock, Hartlepool.
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MV Este Submergeri
Created by Francis Elsdon
Donated by Hartlepool Museum ServiceMV Este Submergeri, a German vessel, in the Central Dock, Hartlepool.
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MV Gallic Fjord
Created by Francis Elsdon
Donated by Hartlepool Museum ServiceMV Gallic Fjord in Central Dock, Hartlepool.
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MV Gunilla
Created by Francis Elsdon
Donated by Hartlepool Museum ServiceMV Gunilla in the Central Dock, Hartlepool.
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MV Hero
Created by Francis Elsdon
Donated by Hartlepool Museum ServiceMV Hero in the Central Dock, Hartlepool.
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MV Holmsund
Created by Francis Elsdon
Donated by Hartlepool Museum ServiceMV Holmsund in Central Dock, Hartlepool.
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MV Hugo Brinkman
Created by Francis Elsdon
Donated by Hartlepool Museum ServiceMV Hugo Brinkman in Central Dock, Hartlepool.
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MV Irati
Created by Francis Elsdon
Donated by Hartlepool Museum ServiceMV Irati. Two shots of the MV Irati in the Central Dock.
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MV Island Swift
Created by Francis Elsdon
Donated by Hartlepool Museum ServiceMV Island Swift in the Central Dock, Hartlepool.
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MV Jaroslaw
Created by Francis Elsdon
Donated by Hartlepool Museum ServiceMV Jaroslaw, a polish registered ship, in the Central Dock, Hartlepool.
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MV Kalmarsund
Created by Francis Elsdon
Donated by Hartlepool Museum ServiceMV Kalmarsund in Central Dock, Hartlepool.
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MV Mini Star
Created by Francis Elsdon
Donated by Hartlepool Museum ServiceMV Mini Star in the Central Dock, Hartlepool.
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MV Montlhery
Created by Francis Elsdon
Donated by Hartlepool Museum ServiceMV Montlhery, a French car carrier, in the Central Dock, Hartlepool.
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MV Oriend
Created by Francis Elsdon
Donated by Hartlepool Museum ServiceMV Oriend in the Central Dock, Hartlepool.
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MV Princess Angela (2)
Created by Francis Elsdon
Donated by Hartlepool Museum ServiceMV Princess Angela in the Central Dock, Hartlepool.
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MV Princess Angela (3)
Created by Francis Elsdon
Donated by Hartlepool Museum ServiceMV Princess Angela in the Central Dock, Hartlepool.
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MV Ramses Carrier
Donated by Hartlepool Museum ServiceMV Ramses Carrier in the Central Dock, Hartlepool.
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MV Repulse Bay
Created by Francis Elsdon
Donated by Hartlepool Museum ServiceMV Repulse Bay in Central Dock, Hartlepool.
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MV Ryazan
Donated by Hartlepool Museum ServiceMV Ryazan in the Central Dock, Hartlepool.
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MV Sheratan
Created by Francis Elsdon
Donated by Hartlepool Museum ServiceMV Sheratan in the Central Dock, Hartlepool.
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MV Susanna
Donated by Hartlepool Museum ServiceMV Susanna in the Central Dock, Hartlepool.
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MV Tara Bulk
Created by Francis Elsdon
Donated by Hartlepool Museum ServiceMV Tara Bulk in the Central Dock, Hartlepool.
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MV Teano
Created by Francis Elsdon
Donated by Hartlepool Museum ServiceMV Teano in the Central Dock, Hartlepool.
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MV Thalassa (2)
Created by Francis Elsdon
Donated by Hartlepool Museum ServiceMV Thalassa in Central Dock, Hartlepool.
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MV Urania (4)
Donated by Hartlepool Museum ServiceMV Urania in Central Dock, Hartlepool.
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MV Voronezh
Donated by Hartlepool Museum ServiceMV Voronezh in the Central Dock, Hartlepool.
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MV Warfleth
Donated by Hartlepool Museum ServiceMV Warfleth in Central Dock, Hartlepool.
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No.3 Dock Gates
Created by L. Brittain
Donated by Les HawksfieldBuilding work being carried out on the No.3 docks gates between Central Dock and the North Basin. The No.8 Warehouse and the 80-ton sheer legs can be seen in the background. Date unknown.
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No.8 Warehouse
Created by unknown
Donated by Les HawksfieldHydraulic cranes Nos.9,10 and 11 off-loading ships at the No.8 Warehouse.
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SS San Nicola
Donated by Hartlepool Museum ServiceSS San Nicola In the Central Dock, Hartlepool.
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Stanpool (3)
Created by Northern Daily Mail
Donated by Hartlepool Museum ServiceLaunch day of the STANPOOL (7,348grt/1954), from Gray’s Central Yard into the Central Dock. The gates in the foreground are the entrance to the Central Dry-Dock. The nearest steam tug assisting with the launch is the WILLIAM GRAY (178grt/1911), plus two other steam tugs.
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Unknown ship in Gray's stocks
Donated by Hartlepool Museum ServiceShip in stocks in the Central Yard, Hartlepool.
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Unknown vessel in Central Dock
Created by Francis Elsdon
Donated by Hartlepool Museum ServiceUnknown vessel in Central Dock at Brown's no 7 Quay.
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View of Central Shipyard
Donated by Hartlepool Museum ServiceView of Central Shipyard from Central Dock. It shows eight ships in stocks.
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