River view at Wallsend

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River view at Wallsend

Postby Keelman » Fri Oct 11, 2013 2:30 pm

Using the full length of the slipway, and a bit more, work is progressing on a supertanker at Swan Hunters yard. This would be about the time ESSO NORTHUMBRIA was constructed but I can't say for sure if this is her.
Swans rudder.jpg
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Re: River view at Wallsend

Postby Whickham » Fri Oct 11, 2013 4:10 pm

I see they have the hangman's noose ready for the Health & Safety Inspector.
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Re: River view at Wallsend

Postby tynebuoy » Fri Oct 11, 2013 5:04 pm

Looks like two BP tankers down the river.
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