Tyne and Wear Archives Service

papers of Sunderland Shipbuilders Ltd comprises the records of Sir James Laing and Son, Sir William Doxford and Sons, J.L. Thompson and Sons, and John Crown

records of John Readhead & Sons Ltd, 1813-68

records of Vickers Ltd, collection currently being listed.

records of Swan Hunter, currently not listed

neptune

ships plans, 20th century

register of members and transfers, 1872-91

records of Marine Design Consultants, c.1970-88

invitations to launchings of HMS Victorious and HMS Nigeria at Walker, 1939 list not available

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]

photograph of Dominion Monarch, 1938

photograph of Royston Grange, c.1960

papers relating to G.W. and W.J. Hall, shipbuilders and repairers of Sunderland, 1858-1912

plans of the Calais-Douvres [sic] ferry, n.d.

letter book of George and Arthur Parkin, ship riggers of Sunderland, 1891-1929

collection of ships' logs and account books, with newspaper cuttings, 1826-98 comprising 1, account book of the Mary, 1826-32; 2, account book of the Albion, 1828-30; 3, account book of the Cerus, 1847-9; 4, page from log of the Caribbean, 1860; 5, log of an unknown ship, 1863-4; 6, log of the Belle Flower, 1886-7; 7, log of the Friends, 1873-4; 8, log of the Princess of Wales, 1874; 9, log of the Fruiterer, 1879; 10, log of the Princess of Wales, 1878; 11, log of the Ethiopian, 1888-9

minute book of the Trustees of the Woodcock Charitable Institution Fund for Poor, Shipwrecked Mariners, Sunderland, 1844-1931

voyage book of SS Countess of Durham, 1871-3

certificates of discharge and service, certificate of entry into the Shipping Federation (Ltd) Benefit Fund Register, death certificate, of John G. Henry, seaman, of North Shields, 1893-1923

journal of Argosy Steamship Co. Ltd, of Sunderland, 1882-1992

papers of Chapman and Miller, later R. Chapman & Son, later Chapman and Willan, shipowners, of Newcastle, incorporating Cambay and Carlton Steamship Companies, 1887-1966, including 1-8, voyage books of SS Cambay, 1893-8, SS Carlton, 1894-1900, 1905-13, SS Amberton, 1902-10, SS Brampton, 1887-92, SS Brighton, 1898-1905, SS Grainton, 1911-17, SS Lynton, 1890-94, 9-23; log books of SS Carlton, 1905-1917, SS Amberton, 1906-7, 1935, SS Brighton, 1907, SS Floriston, 1904, SS Generton, 1945, SS Riverton, 1902, SS Uranienburg, 1941; 24-6, ledgers and day book of Cambay Steam Ship Company, 1892-1924; payments book of R. Chapman & Son, 1906-21; 25-58, misc. photographs of ships, n.d., 1904-39; 66-8, analysis of material and labour costs, etc. for SS Prudentia, 1889, SS Rion, 1889, SS La Campino, 1889, SS Knight of St George, 1890

papers of Chapman and Co., shipowners, comprising 1-7, ledgers, 1889-1929; 8-10, letter books, 1901-6; 11, cash book, 1901; 12, cash book SS Carlton; 13-14, ships' ledgers, 1891-1900, 1955-67; 15-91, voyage books, 1899-60; 92-108, manifests, 1923-49; 109, statement regarding SS Riverton, 1907; 110, construction plans of Armstrong, Whitworth, Walker yard, n.d.

1956, papers of Chapman and Son, shipowners of Newcastle, including 1/1-48, capacity plans, 1892-1968;

general arrangement plans of ships, 1894-1963; 3, rigging plan of SS Scarton, 1882;

scale of displacement plans, 1883, 1880; 5, register tonnage and displacement scale slide rule, n.d.;

vessel specifications for SS Amberton, c.1958, SS Norton, c.1958, steel paddle steamer, 1895; 7, memorandum and articles of association of the Shipping Federation Ltd, 1890; 8, launch particulars of MV Clearton, 1959; 9-10, files on MV Demerton, 1966-7, MV Amberton, 1959, n.d.;

publicity cards for the Mercantile Dry Dock Company Ltd, n.d.; 12, account of the wreck of the SS Stanley, 1864; 13, file of Arcform Ships, 1934-7, n.d.

papers of Common Bros of Newcastle, shipowners and managers, comprising 1/1-2, balance sheets, 1924-9; 2, bill book, 1906-64; 3-7, fleet cost books, 1922-48; 8, voyage estimate notebook, 1910;

paint record books, 1931-8; 10-12, steamer specifications, notes, plans etc., 1913-30;

launch particulars, 1953-75

papers of Free Trade Wharf Company Ltd of London, comprising 42/1-2, partnership papers, 1900; 43-4, deeds, 1837-1935; 45 & 47, correspondence and plans, 1866-1901;

agreements in use of wharves, 1876-86; 48, booklet on opening of Sutherland House, 1932

papers regarding General Steam Navigation Co. comprising director's circular, 1875; letter to Newcastle agent, 1875; freight rates on Newcastle - London route, 1875

papers of Tyne Tees Steam Shipping Co. (formerly Tyne Steam Shipping Company Ltd), Newcastle, including corporate records 1-15, notably shareholders general meeting minutes, 1865-1919; directors' board meetings minutes, 1902-22; Newcastle committee minutes, 1903-18; secretarial papers, 1919-43; salaries books, 1867-1900, 1936-44; 16-17, freight rates and correspondence, 1870-1913, 1924-38; 18-26, vessel records, 1877-1960, including purchase agreements, 1924-52, sale papers, 1935-51, ship repair accounts, 1922-6, launch cards, 1935, steamers insurance papers, 1882-1917, damage reports, 1877-1902;

agreement with National Dock Labour Corporation on Tyne and Wear Dock Labour Scheme, 1941-2;

draft minutes of Quayside Employers committees on labour, etc., 1916-27;

byelaws of Northern Traders Protection Society, 1925;

shareholders' instructions, correspondence, newspaper cuttings, photographs and assorted papers relating to Tyne Tees Shipping Company, 1864-1943

scrapbooks relating to Tyne Shipping and Tyne Tees Shipping Company, 1928-55

papers of Witherington and Everett, shipowners of Newcastle, comprising 1-6, ledgers, 1899-1951; 7-24, cash books, 1898-1946; 25-6, Ministry of Transport Management Accounts, 1946-52; 27-31, cash books, 1898-1947; 32-8, journals, 1899-1952; 39-41, position books, 1920-38; 42-3, contract books, 1920-57; 44-51, invoice books, 1899-1963; 87-191, voyage books, 1900-59;

192-211, ships ledgers, 1898-1952; 212-34, ships cash books, 1898-56; 248-68, chartered ships ledgers, 1911-19; 269-475, chief officers log books, 1936-70; 476-660, letter books, 1905-1962; 667-74, photographs, n.d., 1924-58

papers relating to Granta Steamship Co. Ltd, Newcastle, comprising 52-3, ledgers, 1927-50; 54-8, cash books, 1926-55; 59-61, journals, 1926-58

papers relating to John George Hill Steamship Co. Ltd, Newcastle, comprising 62-6, ledgers, 1903-54; 67-8, ships ledgers, 1931-46; 69-82, cash books, 1903-53; 83-6, journals, 1903-53

records of Hall Bros., Newcastle (including papers of Hall Bros. Steamship Co. Ltd) comprising 1-34, papers of Hall Bros. charter books, 1938-59, cash books, 1916-38, cargo agency books, 1949-72, passenger and cargo agency book, 1951-66, ledger, 1941-74, journal, 1909-31, receipts cash book, 1951-68, receipts cash book, 1953-72; 35-67, papers of Hall Bros. Steamship Co. Ltd, including charter books, 1936-71, cash books, 1917-68, ledgers, 1897-1970, journals, 1905-61, memorandums, 1918-53, register of members and share ledgers, 1897-1934; 68-167, papers relating to Hall Bros. and Hall Bros. Steamship Co. Ltd including sailing books, 1905-63, voyage books, 1883-1964, summary books, 1921-67, repair ledgers and journals, 1921-67, insurance books and journals, 1913-71, stores and provisions journals, 1931-72, allotment books, 1942-66, ledgers, 1901-49, photographic albums, 1939-45, scrapbooks, n.d. letter book of G. Hall & Co., 1849, shipowners ledgers, 1888-1910

file of ships correspondence of Withering and Everett with John Crown and Sons Ltd, ships nos. 159-60, 1915-17

displacement scale of John Crown and Sons Ltd, ship no.160, early twentieth century

Lloyds register certificate of classification and papers, John Crown and Sons Ltd, ship no.135, June - July 1909

papers of Witherington and Everett, shipowners of Newcastle including 1-2, ledgers, 1899-1920, 1920-68; 3, statement of accounts, 1905-55; 4, share certificates, 1919-29; 5, private letter book, 1898-1936; 6, correspondence, 1898-1944; 7, specifications, 1908-27; 8, builders agreements with John Crown and Sons Ltd, Smith's Dock Company Ltd and S.P. Austin and Son Ltd of Sunderland, 1904-27; 9, bills of sale, 1903-54; 10, general arrangement plans, 1914-27; 11, payment files, 1922-9; 12, purchase accounts and papers, 1907-17; 13, ships statements of accounts, 1906-35; 14, ships photographs, 1903-56; 18, Trinity House Lights Conference papers, 1925-9; 19, agreements, 1903-56; 20, personal effects of J.W. Witherington, 1895-1912

papers relating to Hill Steamship Company Ltd, 1866-1968, comprising journal, 1866-91; ledger, 1892-1904; bills payable, 1904-32; letter book, 1904-9; share certificate book, 1920-48; debt papers, 1950, 1947; four keys for company seal

four photographs of the Argentum and its crew, n.d.

papers of J. Nicholson, Newcastle, including 1, voyages and crew account of the Elizabeth. Hill, ship, 1866; 2, logbook of the Joseph Nicholson, 1868, 1881, with agreements and crew account

papers of Prince Line (1895) Ltd, Newcastle and South Shields, comprising 1, ledger, 1896-7; 2, Buenos Aires ledgers, 1896-9; 3, cash book, 1897-9; 4-9, River Plate Agency journals, 1895-8, cash books, 1896-9, copy accounts, 1898, bank books, 1895-6, cash statements, 1896, telegram log, 1896-8; 10, Buenos Aires and Rosario correspondence, 1898-9; 11, freight manifests, 1892-9; 12, freight tonnage booklet, 1898-9; 13, charter parties and assoc. papers, 1895-1901; 14, passenger lists, 1895-8; 15/1-25, papers relating to individual company ships including voyage accounts, crew lists, 1895-9

records of Sharp Steamship Co., Newcastle, including ledgers, 1912-47, and cashbooks, 1918-49

Scholefield Steam Shipping Co. Ltd, Newcastle annual reports, 1911-12, balance sheets, 1912-13

papers of S.S. Snowdon Range of Sunderland and Captain E.J. Dickenson comprising agreement and crew list on voyage to Philadelphia, 1912-13; 2, correspondence and telegrams, 1913; 3, pleadings and affadavit, 1913; 4-12, photographs, 1913-25; 13, illustrated menu, 1913; 14, press cuttings, 1913-14

papers of Souter, Hamlet and Co., Newcastle, comprising 1-5, journals, 1940-68; 6-12, ledgers, 1920-46; 13-20, various registers, 1915-63; 21-3, claims, 1961-70; 70-1126, Chief Engineers' and Officers' logbooks, 1959-73; 1127-33, deck logs, 1973; 1140-2, deck abstracts, 1959-73; 1143-53, abstracts of Chief Engineer's Log Books, 1959-70; 1154-64, cash books, 1940-64; 1165-89, correspondence; 1190-9, records of Sheaf Steam Shipping Co. Ltd, 1922-70 comprising journals, ledgers, registers, annual reports, cash books, wage books, plans, misc. books and papers

records of W.A. Souter & Co. (later W.A. Dursley), shipowners and managers, comprising 1-5, minute books, 1921-80; 6, investment register, 1940-62; 7, journal, 1968-70; 8, private ledger, 1963-70; 9-11, ledgers, 1962-71

papers of Stag Line Ltd, North Shields, including administrative and legal records, 1880-1969; ledgers, 1920-47; cash books, 1936-70; balance sheets, 1944-9; journals, 1933-70; charter books, 1953-66; allotment books, 1885-1972; voyage ledgers, 1929-59; insurance books, 1872-1957; steamer accounts, 1893-5; profit and loss accounts, 1885-1922; trial balance sheets, 1896-1949; bills of sale, 1895-8; records of individual ships, c.1878-1970; accident files, 1950-68, annual reports and balance sheets, 1900-1910 [access restricted]

papers of Stephenson Clarke Shipping Ltd, Newcastle, comprising ship launch photographs, 1943-58 [also see 991, collection currently being catalogued]

papers of Stott Mann and Co., Newcastle, shipowners and shipbrokers, comprising minutes, 1941-61; ledgers, 1921-76

records of Hopemount Shipping Company comprising voyage estimate book, 1904-7; printed voyage account of the SS Royal Crown, 1919

papers of Sunniside Steamship Co., Newcastle, comprising registers of members and share ledgers, 1895-1907; ledger, 1904-8

ledgers of Tanner and Beckwith, Newcastle, 1819-25

papers of Turret Steam Shipping Co., Sunderland, comprising list of shareholders, 1901; balance sheets, 1892-1903; register of turret-deck type vessels, 1892-c.1904; photographs, c.1892-1908; freeboard papers, 1892-98; correspondence, 1897-1904

papers of Sir James Laing and Sons Ltd, including draft minutes, 1898-1908; shareholders registers, 1898-1938; ledgers, 1818-1946; ships ledgers, 1851-1946; ships particulars books, 1794-1962; specifications, 1861-1965; cost books, 1864-1966; general arrangement plans, 1926-63; ships contracts, 1848-1967; ships photographs, 1889-c.1971

papers of John Crown and Sons Ltd of Sunderland including private ledgers, 1903-46; private journals, 1903-55; statements of account, 1903-43; ship dimensions book, 1880-1925; ships photographs, 1946-61; ship plans, 1908-22; ship contracts, 1908-22

papers of River Wear Commissioners, Engineers Dept, includes papers relating to Hendon Dock Scheme, 1943-4, J.L. Thompson and Sons Ltd, Sir James Laing & Sons Ltd, T.W. Greenwell & Co., S.P. Austin & Sons Ltd, personal papers of William M.S. Tripp, engineer, papers on lighthouses and boathouses

letter from Thomas Parker, New York, to his brother Anthony, Newcastle, with reference to shipwrecks, impressment, 1813

Tyne and Blyth Steamship Owning Co. Ltd, Newcastle annual reports, 1912-13 and balance sheets, 1914-15

papers of J. Westoll and J. Westoll Ltd, Sunderland, including crew lists, 1890-1937; cash books, 1879-1940; ledgers, 1880-1940; journal, 1895-1940

papers of Westwick Steamship Co., Sunderland, including cash books, 1916-50; ledgers, 1916-37; journals, 1916-51; voyage accounts, 1929-41

two cashbooks of Westoll Steamships Ltd, 1928-48

shipping account books and notebooks of Andrew and John White, ship and coal owners of Sunderland, c.1813-50

records of North of England Shipowners' Association, including minute and agenda books, 1871-1965; attendence book, 1945-60; annual reports, 1893-1962; newspaper cuttings, 1860-1944

records of Joseph Crosthwaite (Tugs) Ltd, North Shields, including agreements, 1933-4; notices of assessments, 1928-33, bills of sale, 1924

towage journals of France Fenwick Tyne and Wear Co. Ltd, Newcastle, 1955-7

records of France Fenwick, tug owners, including cash book, 1921-4; towage ledger, 1927-9; debit journal, 1928-33; ledger of Joseph Crosthwaite, steam tug owner, North Shields, 1921-34

papers of Irwing Steam Tug Co. Ltd, Sunderland including agreements, 1926-34; bills of sale, 1926-7

minutes of Tyne Steam Tug Towing, 1875-1904

papers of Tyne Steam Tug Mutual Insurance Associations, North Shields, comprising minute books, 1877-1909; receipt and payment book, 1876-1911; survey book, 1895-1919; estimate book, 1895-1926; capital book, 1895-1933

papers relating to the river Tyne, including 16-79, papers relating to ballast and quays, 1653-1800; 86-118, of Ralph Gardner concerning the trade of the river Tyne comprising proceedings and orders of the Council of Trade, 1651-3; examinations, informations, depositions and answers concerning trade grievances, 1650-1

papers of Newcastle Admiralty Court, including papers referring to grant of jurisdiction, 1528-1605; papers relating to John Delvall, Vice Admiral, 1709-27; court book, 1664-1748; case papers, 1664-1756; commissions to take bail, 1791-2; notice of session of court, 1770

papers of Newcastle River Court including court books, 1645-1834; order book, 1670-1736

records relating to Newcastle Corporation shipping dues and dumping ballast comprising 1-3, 9-11, ledgers arranged by ship, 1811-59; 4-5, ledgers arranged by owners, 1762-1828; 6-8, ledgers arranged by port, 1715-30; 12-20, shipping books, 1748- 1835; 21-4, dues books, 1801-34; 25-33, ballast and tonnage books, 1771-1829; 34-5, corn books, 1787-1827; 36, quay dues book, 1809-13; 37, cargoes ledger, 1846-55; 38, orders to load and unload on the Tyne other than at Newcastle, 1830-43; 39, register of steam boats, 1839-58

receipts for payments made by Chamberlains, 1716-24

papers of Newcastle Quaymaster and Traffic Manager, including trade and commerce committee minutes, 1909-59; passenger toll ledgers, 1928-68; quaymasters' journals, 1938-67; collection of dues, 1953-68; register of vessels passing through Swing Bridge, 1876-94; declarations of cargo, 1936-68

sub-committee minutes of Newcastle River Committee, 1838-41

minutes of Newcastle River Committee, 1836-43;

papers submitted to the Treasury opposing the establishment of a branch customs house at North Shields, comprising correspondence, reports and memorials, 1815-16

records of the Master, Pilots and Seamen of the Trinity House of Newcstle-upon-Tyne, including order books, 1580-1884; guild book, 1826-1909; deeds, 1524-1947; cash daybooks, 1866-78; cash account books, 1832-1969; journals, 1722-62; primage account books, 1721-1843; pilotage account books, 1636-1860; lightage and buoyage account books, 1717-81

receipt, Trinity House, Newcastle, to the master of the Martha of Newcastle in respect of duties for the building of two new lighthouses at North Shields, 15 July 1811

eight weather books from the Low Lighthouse, North Shields, 1887-1921

letters from Thomas Toward, Newcastle, relating to the Hong Kong Boat Company, 1854

1877-1952; cash books, 1882-90, journals, 1892-1954; Dock Masters' logbooks, 1924-62; Bridge Masters' returns, 1883-1927

booklet by P.J. Messent regarding River Tyne Improvement and flooding, 1881

election papers of the Tyne Improvement Commission

collection of mainly reports, plans, drawings and specifications of the Port of Tyne Authority, nineteenth - twentieth centuries

records of the Tyne Improvement Commission, relating mainly to Northumberland Dock, Albert Edward Dock, River Staiths, 1858-1962, including register of ships, 1884-1930; dockmasters' daily log books, 1924-62; dockmasters' registers of steam vessels, 1873-85; dockmasters' registers of craft, tugs, fishing boats, etc, 1902-53; coal shipment acounts, 1874-c.1950, steamers' returns of passengers and cargoes, 1909-48; working plans, 1920s; correspondence and memoranda files, 1933-46

three plans of the Tyne Improvement Commission, 1863-83

volume of papers relating to the single screw steel steam launch for Police duty of the Tyne Improvement Commission, 1923

engineering plans and drawings of the Port of Tyne Authority, 1864-1937

engineering plans and drawings of the Port of Tyne Authority, 1859-1908

plans of Engineers Dept, Tyne Improvement Commission, nineteenth to twentieth centuries

reports of the Tyne Improvement Commission, 12 January 1893 - 23 March 1899

(catalogue pp.53-60] misc. papers of Newcastle Corporation concerning the river Tyne, including papers relating to bridges, maps and plans, Acts, byelaws, reports and other printed material

papers of Clerk's Dept, Newcastle City Council, concerning bridges, including foreshore legal dispute

records of Tyne Pilotage Commission and Tyne Pilotage Authority, including minutes, 1865-1956; War Relief Fund Minutes, 1918-26; lifeboat services register, 1861-1910; pilots' report books, 1895-1949; pilots' day books, 1885-1964; pilotage cash books, 1866-1949; papers relating to Tyne Pilots' Benefit Society, 1917-27; pilotage returns, 1902-65; notices relating to Tyne Port Health Authority, 1924, 1942; register of Tyne Life Boat Society, 1861-1910; misc. plans

records of Sunderland Port Health Authority including 1-2, Inspector's report books, 1936-62; 3-52, annual reports and correspondence, 1927-57, 1968-70; 54, bundle of ships drawings, n.d.; 59-83, annual reports of Tyne Port Health Authority, 1953-69, and of the Wear and Tees River Board, 1952-59

annual reports of Tyne Port Health Authority, 1953-69

two copies of paper of Local Government Board constituting the River Tyne Port Sanitary Authority, 1897

papers of Tyne Port Sanitary Authority, including annual reports, 1883-96; 1907-17; order constituting Authority, 1897

papers of Sunderland Pilotage Authority (including Pilotage Commission Wear Pilotage Board), comprising minute book, 1871-7; pilot ruler's scrapbook, 1893-97; correspondence, 1818-1970; register of pilots, 1813-1947; wrecks register, 1876; cash books, 1914-70; misc. papers on pilot boats, 1924-36, n.d., including correspondence

records of River Wear Commissioners comprising 1-678, maps and plans, 1000-4367, papers, 1747-1965, including committee papers, general files, letter books, letters, correspondence files, dock books and misc. files, contracts, harbour master log books, tenders and specifications, dredging record books, files and other papers, craft reports, dock master's soundings, register of tides, engineers' note books, diaries, report books, registers of moorings, assorted papers regarding cargoes, traffic abstracts, registers of shareholders, general ledgers, docks general ledgers, river general ledgers, tradesmen and personal ledgers, wharfage ledgers, works ledgers, costs ledgers, cash books, journals, account journals, port dues and charges accounts, dock rents ledgers and journals, wharfage cash books, time books and wages books, tonnage abstract books, private works accounts, byelaws

papers relating to the River Wear Commissioners comprising accounts of charges for labour and materials, 1763-70, and legal opinion regarding quays, 1756

papers relating to the River Weat Commissioners comprising file of papers regarding extension of Sunderland Docks, 1882-1902 and draft lease and correspondence relating to timber yard, 1900

records of the River Wear Commissioners, eighteenth - twentieth centuries, comprising minute books, 1943-64; mortgage registers, 1857-1974; files, printed notices, Acts

papers of Thomas Milton, engineer to R.W.C., including correspondence, 1812-30, reports, 1820-25

papers of Sunderland Port Authority (River Wear Commissioners), including minutes, 1866-1963; annual reports, 1947-56, 1968-70; order books, 1747-1866; accounts, 1763-70 [also see 2245]

minutes of River Wear Commissioners, 1957-72

records of Sunderland Dock Co. comprising 1-5, minute books, 1848-62; 6-16, letter books, 1845-61; 17-45, financial and misc. records including register of shareholders, 1853-9, ledger, 1845-56, journals, 1845-60, cash books, 1849-59

papers of River Wear Watch, including minutes, 1907-66; letter books, 1924-46; occurrence books, 1846-1961; pay books, 1949-61; clerk's files, 1928-66

papers of Pyman Bell and Co., Newcastle, including correspondence, 1892-1929; partnership agreements, 1873-90; private ledgers, 1901-19; private journals, 1877-1945

papers of Shipping and Coal Co. Ltd, Newcastle, including ledgers, 1902-10, 1915-65; cash books, 1909-1963; shipments books, 1914-68; contract books, 1922-42; line account books (Amsterdam service), 1913-19; cash journals, 1915-62; voyage ledgers, 1914-25

receipts of shipping dues and fees of Newcastle Chamberlain's account books, 1508-11, 1561-1860

papers of the Company of Hostmen of Newcastle, including minute books, 1600-1975; admissions, 1600-1911; apprenticeship indentures, 1709-1822

papers relating to the Keelmen of Newcastle, including minute books, 1739-1842; cash book, 1733-97; petitions, indictments and correspondence, 1659-1866; material relating to seamen's strikes, 1792-1815, etc.

records of the Keelmen's Hospital, Newcastle, comprising minute book, 1739-1929; cash books, 1733-97; day book, 1770-1823; sick and poor book, 1739-69

bill of Matthew Bell to owners of the William and Fanny of London, 1794

articles of the Keelmen's Hospital Society, 1829

apprenticeship indentures and certificates of Guilds including of the Company of Master Mariners of Newcastle, 1694-1847

papers of Company of Merchant Adventurers (incorporating Boothmen, Drapers and Mercers) including order book, 1480-1627; charter, 1554; account books, 1668-1845; apprenticeship indentures, 1692-1823

ledgers of Antonaropulo Bros of Newcastle, 1954-63

papers of James A. Brown and Co. including minutes, 1929-66; journal, 1921-63; ledger, 1938-59

letter books of Johnson, Brown and Co. of Sunderland, 1896-1902, 1917-18, and book of unpaid invoices, 1912-22

papers of C. Lochen and Co. of Newcastle including minutes, 1932-61; annual statements, 1949-58; register of members and share ledger, 1932-57

general minutes of North of England Steam Ship Insurance Association, 1856-68

general minutes of Steam Ship Owners Mutual Protection and Indemnity Association, 1886-92

papers of North of England Protecting and Indemnity Association including minutes, 1886-1969; accounts, 1951-84; insurance records, 1879-1983; rules, 1884-1985; annual reports, 1876-1979

papers of Marine Shipping Mutual Insurance Co. Ltd including cash book, 1972-83

papers of Neptune Steamship Protecting and Indemnity Assoc. of Sunderland including minutes, 1896-1984; accounts, 1891-1983; insurance records, 1952-67; rules, 1966-7

rule of the Equitable Marine Premium Assurance Association, 1841

memor. and articles of association of the Arklow Mutual Marine Protection Association Ltd, 1901

rule and list of correspondents of the Newcastle Protecting and Indemnity Assoc., 1985

rules of the United Kingdom Mutual Steam Ship Assurance Assoc. (Bermuda) Ltd, 1985-6

papers of Newcastle Protection and Indemnity Association including minutes, 1885-1972; accounts, 1887-1981; insurance records, 1907-61; rules, 1871-1981

minutes and receipts of Tyne Steam Tug (Trawler) Insurance Association of North Shields, 1876-1933

memorandum and articles of association of the United Kingdom Steam Tug and Trawler Insurance and Indemnity Association, 1912

report to the Board of Directors and plans concerning a new naval yard at Walker, 1910-12

papers of Sir W.G. Armstrong Whitworth and Co. Ltd of Newcastle (including W.G. Armstrong Mitchell and Co.) and related companies, including minutes, 1882-1949; annual reports, 1883-1943; agreements, 1880-1927; ledgers, 1847-1937; cash books, 1847-1952; journals, 1882-1929; salaries books, 1897-1940; compensation reports, 1912-33; accident registers, 1907-32; photographs of ships, 1898-1908; launching books, 1920-4.  Also Vickers Ltd of Elswick (including Armstrong Whitworth and Co. Ltd, Vickers-Armstrong Ltd) comprising Executive Committee minutes, 1913-15; joint works committee minutes, 1920-8, 1941-50, 1951-64; copy agreements, 1866-1950; apprenticeship registers, 1856-61, 1896-1928; general ledgers, 1928-40; cash books, 1928-48; general journals, 1928-51; Elswick Works annual accounts, 1928-36; balance sheets, profit and loss accounts, 1937-50; photographs, 1857-1935; plans of Elswick and Walker shipyards, 1898-1984 [access restrictions]

Armstrong commemorative papers regarding launches, 1898-1911

photograph of drawing office staff, Armstrong-Whitworth, Elswick, c.1918

plans of Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering Ltd, 1858-1951, n.d.

papers relating to Vickers Armstrongs, including 21-4, misc. papers and photographs relating to ships

papers of Austin and Pickersgill of Sunderland, including safety and welfare committee minutes, 1962-85; press cuttings, 19th - 20th centuries

(itemised by ship number), ship plans of Austin Pickersgill, n.d.

papers of Bartram and Sons Ltd of Sunderland, including private letter book, 1956-69; letter books, 1911-46; journals, 1865-78, 1936-68; correspondence, 1937-70; staff salaries ledgers, 1938-51; ship plans, 19-20th centuries

financial journal of Bartram & Co., shipbuilders of Sunderland, 1865-78

papers of D.F. and A. Black relating to shipbuilding, including photographs of ships, c.1905; invitations to launches, 1885-1914

foremen shipwrights' work journal of Brigham and Cowan Ltd of South Shields, 1919-39

papers of Clelands Shipbuilding Co. Ltd including photographs, plans, etc., c.1935f [access restricted]

papers of William Dobson and Co. including photographs, 1890-1928

brochure regarding William Doxford & Sons Ltd of Sunderland, c.1928

papers relating to William Doxford & Sons, including 1-2, engine and ship particular books; 3, slides; 5, correspondence regarding the Harpagus, 1985

papers of William Doxford and Sons Ltd of Sunderland including Board of Directors minutes, 1891-1966; General Meeting minutes, 1891-1937; share ledgers and registers of members, 1900-36; private ledgers, 1891-1969; balance sheets, 1864-1956; ships specifications, 1944-65; ships particulars books, 1871-1942; general arrangement plans, c.1907-65; register of turret-deck type vessels, 1892-c.1904; photographs, 1840-1969

assorted papers relating to William Doxford & Sons, 1894-1977

records of Doxford Engines Ltd, Sunderland, twentieth century [catalogue currently in preparation]

lists of ships docked at Palmers' Hebburn and Jarrow docks, Hebburn and Jarrow (from 1941), 1904-44, Hebburn, 1945-70, Jarrow, 1945-65

certificate of payment of overseas duty on coal shipped at Sunderland, n.d.

launch invitation for HMS Resolution, 1892

History of Palmers Shipbuilding & Iron Co., 1924

papers of Palmers' Shipbuilding and Iron Co. Ltd of Jarrow including estimate book, 1906-8; misc. papers of Sir Charles Mark Palmer, 1840-98

correspondence of Lord Stuart Rendel concerning Chinese gunboats, 1874-79, armaments for the Italia, warship, 1877-82, Canadian steamship scheme, 1904, Argentine Dock Scheme, 1909, shipbuilding policies in Canada, 1910-12, submarines, 1912, orders from Argentine, 1876-9, 1883, orders from Greece, Turkey and Egypt, 1877-80, orders from the Admiralty, 1877-81; orders from Brazil, Portugal and Russia, 1877-82, 1896-1912, orders from Belgium and France, 1878, orders from Sweden and Norway, 1878-80, orders from the Australian colonies, 1878-81 [access restricted]

subscription by workmen to Newcastle infirmary, n.d.

papers of Short Bros. of Sunderland, including ledgers, 1870-1918; cost books, 1870-1924; legal records, 1877-1926; diaries, 1881-2; records of employees, 1883-1962; correspondence, 1898-1914

papers of Short Bros, shipbuilders and repairers, comprising 1-5, ledgers, 1870-1918; 6-14, cost books, 1890-1924

foreman carpenter's specification of steamer of R. Stephenson and Co. Ltd, 1907

papers of Sunderland Shipbuilders Ltd comprising memorandum and articles of association, 1975-6; directors meeting minutes, 1971-5; journal, 1968-70; plant contracts, 1973-6; photographs, c.1970-81

papers of Swan Hunter and Wigham Richardson Ltd of Wallsend including minutes, 1903-50; ships particulars books, 1873-1902; printed history, 1932

salaries book of Swan Hunter Shipbuilders Ltd, 1875-98

plans of SS Laconia, 1910-11

records relating to Swan Hunter and Wigham Richardson Ltd, Neptune Yard, including ledgers and journals, 1882-1960; correspondence files, 1922-53; wage accounts, 1882-1955; Alex Stephen and Sons contract with French government, 1947

papers relating to Wallsend, Neptune and Southwick yards of Swan Hunter and Wigham Richardson, and Hawthorn, Leslie and Co., Hebburn, late nineteenth - twentieth centuries

ships plans of Swan Hunter & Wigham, 1929-44, n.d.

papers of Swan, Hunter and Wigham Richardson Ltd including ships' particulars book, n.d.; ship plans, early twentieth century; launch tickets, 1928; trial trip particulars, 1927-30

list of ships built by Robert Thompson from 1855-1933

facsimile will of Robert Thompson, 1910

records of J.L. Thompson, shipbuilders of Sunderland, including account of ships built, 1846-1883; progress record of ships, 1871-1947

correspondence, with plans and survey, of J.L. Thompson and Sons Ltd, 1941-7

papers of J.L. Thompson & Sons Ltd, including ships' particulars and cost books, 1880-1913; ships' performance records; private ledgers, cash books and journals, 1899-1916; bank book, 1908-21

papers of J.L. Thompson and Sons Ltd of Sunderland including private ledger book, c.1918-24; private ledgers, 1875-1933; private journals, 1944-68; ledgers, 1944-60; journals, 1961-9; balance sheets, 1921-40; general measurements, 1889-1954; ships cost papers, 1871-1944; general arrangement plans, 1941-5; ships contracts, 1935-70; ships photographs, c.1930-60

records of Wallsend Slipway and Engineering Co. Ltd, including ledgers, journals, letter books, files of correspondence with Ministry of Munitions of War, balance sheets and profit and loss accounts, contracts, wage accounts, advertisements, agency agreements, specifications, plans, photographs, late nineteenth - twentieth centuries

misc. papers of Wallsend Pontoon Company Ltd, Cardiff, 1884-94

papers relating to George Clark Ltd, Southwick Engine Works, 1883-1950, including correspondence, photographs, plans, newspaper articles, private cash books, index to contracts

letter to R. and W. Hawthorn Leslie regarding employment of men at £5 per month, 1852

papers relating to North Eastern Marine Engineering Co. Ltd of Wallsend including memorandum and articles of association, 1865; minutes, 1865-1924; shareholders registers, 1912-24; engine plans, c.1880+

ships' plans of Hawthorn Leslie & Co., Hebburn, c.1869-1968

ships' particulars books of Hawthorn Leslie & Co., Hebburn shipyard, 1886-1942

papers of R. and W. Hawthorn Leslie and Co. Ltd, Newcastle and Hebburn (including the records of Robert Stephenson and Hawthorn Ltd) including directors reports and minutes, 1897-1938; letter books, 1886-1915; deeds, 1829-1936; patents, 1856-80; private ledgers, 1885-1940; cash books, 1885-1950; journals, 1886-1942; balance sheets, 1871-1916; machinery specifications, 1909-62; engine books, 1914-50;  records of engine work, 1914-44; list of ships, 1854-1944

plans of the Turbinia, steam yacht, 1893-1904

records of Clark Hawthorn LTd, engineers, include 1-230, papers of Parsons Marine Steam Turbine Co. Ltd of Wallsend, 1849-1969, including relating to the Turbinia; 231-2, papers of Humber Graving Dock and Engineering Co. Ltd, 1959; 233-335, papers of George Clark (Sunderland) Ltd, 1938-68; 336-427, papers of Richardson Westgarth Group. 1943-65; 428-649, papers of Robert and William Hawthorn and R. and W. Hawthorn Leslie and Co. Ltd, 1870-1973; 650-1824, papers of North-Eastern Marine Ltd, 1865-1971 [collection currently being catalogued]

printed annual report and balance sheet of Richardson, Westgarth and Co. Ltd of Wallsend, 1939

memorandum and articles of association of Shields Engineering and Dry Dock Company Ltd, 1899

memorandum and articles of association of Wear Winch & Foundry Co. Ltd, 1956

Sunderland Shipbuilding, Dry Docks & Engineering Co. Ltd comprising memorandum and articles of association, 1954-76; directors' meetings minutes, 1958-61; register of members etc., 1954-60, etc

papers regarding hatch covers of J.W. MacDonald & J. MacGregor, c.1953

records of Robert Farrow and Co. Ltd of Sunderland including cash books, 1881-90, 1956-64; wages book, 1912-41; photographs, 1890-1940; records of Samuel Pinkey, including ledgers, trading accounts, private ledger and book of Robert Farrow, 1914-39

ship outfit book of Ralph and William Hutchinson of Sunderland, 1846

papers of Linkleter's Patent Ships Fitting Co. of North Shields including balance sheets and profit and loss accounts, 1907-34; ledgers, 1913-47; journals, 1917-42; cash books, 1917-52; petty cash books, 1930-55; bank account books, 1912-32; wages book, 1934-9; patents, 1884-1024; Board of Trade certificates, 1910-30; registers and annual reports, 1934-48; stock sheets, 1924-40; photographs, 1900-40

printed advertisement of Issac Taylor, sailmaker and chandler, of Newcastle, c.1834

Newcastle upon Tyne registers, 1786-1872; 2/1-17, transaction books, 1855-1931; 3, transfer book, 1856-67

North Shields registers, 1866-1931; 2/1-10, transaction books, 1863-91; 3/1-5, registers of fishing boats, 1869-1949; 4/1-4, index of ships, c.1917-47

ship registration files, 1860-1961

Sunderland registers, 1786-1915; 2/1-9, transaction books, 1855-1900; 3, register of sea fishing boats, 1903-32

papers of Greenwell's Dry Dock Co., including ledgers, 1902-57; cash books, 1928-57; purchase journals, 1938-73; account books, 1934-58; technical drawings, 1951-2, n.d.

correspondence of Greenwell's dry Dock Co. of Sunderland, 1939-45

papers of Law Brothers, marine plumbers of South Shields, including 8, day book of ship repairs, 1958-65

papers of Tyne Dock Engineering Co. Ltd, South Shields, including personal ledgers, 1893-1950; cash books, 1907-57; cost books, 1923-63; invoice books, 1882-1962; accident books, 1948-77

records of North East Coast Institute of Engineers and Shipbuilders, comprising minutes, 1885-1957; Finance Committee minutes, 1885-1955; membership records, 1887-1967; cash books, 1884-1964; journals, 1909-1963; photographs, 1933-73

articles of Newcastle Shipwrights Union Society, 1853

papers of Shipconstructors' and Shipwrights' Association, Tyne and Blyth area, including working rules, bye-laws and agreements, 1936

records of North East Coast Ship Repairers Association, including minutes, 1903-77; correspondence, 1889-1976; schedule rate for steamers and sailing vessels, 1911-61; local agreements with Trade Unions and association cash book of the Tyne Shipbuilders' Association, 1960, 1940-68; papers regarding the Tees & Hartlepool Shipbuilders Association, 1895-1965

records of Committee of North East Shipbuilders' Employers' Associations, including minute books, 1891-1965; letter books, 1930-44

papers of Tyne Shipbuilders' Association including minutes, 1892-1965; letter books, 1930-44

papers of Tyne and Wear Shipbuilders' Association including Boilermakers' Wage Standing Committee minutes, 1895-1919

papers of Tyne, Wear, Tees and Hartlepool Shipbuilders' Associations including Joint Meetings, 1855-1922, including minutes, 1906-11; Employers' and Representatives of Shipwrights Joint Meetings, minutes, 1909-11; Standing Committee and Reference Board, Shipwrights', Joiners' and Employers', minutes, 1895-1914

papers of Tyne, Wear and Tees Shipbuilders' Association including joint meetings minutes, 1892-1911; papers of Wear Shipbuilders Association including minutes, 1853-1970

papers of Tyneside Shipwrights, Joiners and Employers Demarcation of Work Standing Committee including Board decisions, 1894-1930

rules and byelaws of the Associated Shipwights, 1902, and regulations of The Shipconstructive and Shipwrights Association, n.d.

records of the Incorporated Company of Sailmakers of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 1663-1948, including correspondence, 1759-1948

two apprenticeship indentures of block and mast makers, North Shields, 1731, Newcastle, 1809

plan of Low Walker, showing shipyards, etc., 1986

apprenticeship indenture of John Johnson Muckle to Messrs. Swan Hunter and Wigham Richardson Ltd, Wallsend, shipbuilders, 1928

apprenticeship indenture of Isaac Reid to John Dale of North Shields, boat builder, 1846

certificate of service as fitter of Walter Logan Howey to S.P. Austin & Son Ltd, Sunderland, 1925, with certificate of discharge, 1925-31, lifeboatman certificate, 1930, certificate of competency as first class engineer, 1931

plans of HMS Bonetta, HMS Collossus, HMS Hercules, HMS Lord Nelson, HMS Queen Mary, c.1895-1910

records of the Company of Shipwrights of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, comprising 1/1-3, accounts, 1673-1740, 1748-1887; 2/1-3, fines register, 1753-1784; 3/1-2, enrollment books, 1613-1945; 4/1-5, order books, 1734-37, 1711-46, 1745-71, 1771-1800, 1813-73

Tyne-Tees Steam Shipping Co. Ltd., Newcastle: records

William T. Woodruff, ship outfitter, Sunderland: accounts

Vickers-Armstrong Ltd, shipbuilders, Tyneside: design office files.

Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd. (later Swan Hunter Shipbuilders Ltd.), shipbuilders, repairers and marine engine builders, Newcastle upon Tyne (addnl); neptune yard records.

HM Customs and Excise, Newcastle upon Tyne: additional material comprising records of public inquiry into River Tyne Sufferance wharves

Joseph A. Arthur, cabin boy, SS Earsdon: journal

Brigham & Cowan (Hull) Ltd, ship repairers: register of members, share and debenture ledger, 1911-38.

Recorders Club, Newcastle upon Tyne minutes and subscripion lists relating to relief of widows and children of seamen lost in Admiral Duncan's fleet 1797.

Swan Hunter Shipbuilding & Engineering Group Ltd.: tenders, 1907-10, plans and records relating to MV Derbyshire and five sister ships, 1970s, 20th cent.

Robert Wishart, ships master: voyage accounts and receipts 1851-73.

R. & W. Hawthorn, Leslie & Co. Ltd., ship and engine builders, locomotive engineers: papers 1898-1958.

Brigham & Cowan Ltd, ship repairers, South Shields: dock engagement book 1914-1941.

R & W Hawthorn, Leslie & Co Ltd, ship and engine builders, locomotive engineers, Newcastle upon Tyne: papers incl order books and plans 1865-1960.