WebAug 23, 2024 · When launched on May 2, 1969 by Princess Anne it was the largest vessel to have been built in Britain at that time. The ship was designed to carry crude oil from the Persian Gulf, and its large design was a result of the Suez Crisis, which had resulted in the closing of the Suez Canal. WebJun 6, 2024 · Chimni House History @Chimni_Wiki A wiki fuelled blog on houses, architecture, building history and development - written for homeowners. Part of the @chimni project.
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WebPrincess Anne (Princess Royal) launches "Esso Northumbria", Newcastle, Tyne and Wear.Various shots of the giant tanker "Esso Nort... AboutPressCopyrightContact... WebSep 16, 2003 · The Launch Princess Anne launches the Esso Northumbria tanker in Wallsend, and toasts the achievements of the Tyneside shipbuilders who made the 1350 feet long ship. 2 minutes 56 seconds ©BBC. thongsley primary school huntingdon
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WebNorthumbrian Heritage. 323 likes. We are a newly-formed organisation dedicated to preserving the heritage of Northumbria. From the Tweed to the Tees. Historic Northumberland/County Durham WebThe Esso Northumbria, a 250,000 tonne oil tanker (or supertanker), was the largest vessel, at that time, to have ever been built in Britain. The ship was scrapped in Kaohsiung, Taiwan … WebMay 2, 2024 · Byline: David Morton It was on a rainy Tyneside day 50 years ago that the giant oil tanker Esso Northumbria was launched at Swan Hunter'sWallsendshipyard by Princess Anne. At 253,000 tons, it was the biggest ship in the world at the time, and it was the first in a succession of colossal supertankers to be built at the famous yard. thong slides