Sunderland Oak, 1961

Sunderland Oak, a short film about Shipbuilding on the Wear, made in 1961. This is the full version. It starts with our famous Wear Tug Eppleton Hall steaming upriver. She passes Thistledhu at Strand Quay, originally launched from John Crown's, 6th May 1955, Hull No 238. She was in for repairs. Basil Mavroleon's Luxury Yacht Radiant II is fitting out in SP Austin's (now part of A&P at this time) Drydock. She was launched from the yard, 29th March 1961, Hull No 819. The launch of Australind from Bartram's is next, 2nd May 1961, Hull No 389, with the Wear Tugs Ryhope and Prestwick. Avisfaith under construction and her launch from the yard, 28th June 1961, finishing with some of the Bartram's Lads having a few pints and finishes with a singsong in the Regale !!.