Exeter Local Maritime Archives Project

Entry Detail

Code: 1061/1-1492
Entry Text:

papers of Readheads of South Shields, 1813-1968, including letter books, 1899-1964; ledgers, 1872-1924; cash books, 1882-1914; journals, 1940-63; cost books, 1909-52; wages summary books, 1909-66; engine sketch books, 1883-1940; machinery specification books, 1918-68; ships' plans, 1881-1967; photographs of ships, 1878-1966 [also see 1926, collection currently being catalogued]

Date Range: 1813 to 1968
Keywords: Companies construction shipbuilding
Location: Tyne and Wear Archives Service