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Tyne
North Shields
Limekiln Shore, Smith's Shipyard
North Shields
54.999925, -1.446448
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Opened:
1839
Closed:
1890
Owners:
Thomas Smith, William Smith
Types built here:
Customers (Not Exhaustive):
Estimated Output:
135
Construction Materials:
Wood, Iron
Status:
Redeveloped
Last Updated:
13/06/23
Description
The first of Smiths' shipyards stood on Limekilns Shore in North Shields.
It was a covered berth, which meant the owners could achieve a higher Lloyd's vessel classification and further enhance their reputation. It was constructed in 1839 of timber and glass panelling. The berth was removed in 1890 with the expansion of the shipyard - the docks which are still extant today.
This shipyard produced vessels across various industries and for a plethora of customers. Wooden barques and snow ships were their predominant staple at first, but later developed iron steamships, gunboats and screw steamers for governments, navies and merchants.
Smith's later expanded into the Bull Ring Docks area.
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