GD009
Tyne
South Shore
Summers Shipyard
Gateshead
54.967956, -1.604058
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Opened:
1787
Closed:
1803
Owners:
John Summers (1787 - 1803)
Types built here:
Customers (Not Exhaustive):
Estimated Output:
19
Construction Materials:
Wood
Status:
Redeveloped
Last Updated:
11/06/23
Description
John Summers operated a shipyard at South Shore between 1787 and 1803. 19 were built at Hillgate, which was at this time a central shipbuilding area on Tyneside. As the Quayside has seen significant change, it is difficult to pinpoint the exact location of the shipyard.
Bielby's Plan of Newcastle and Gateshead of 1788. Though the map isn't detailed enough to illustrate the specific shipyards, it at least provides a taster to the area in the 18th century. Source: British Library
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Historic Environment Records
Durham/Northumberland: Keys to the Past
Tyne and Wear: Sitelines
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