Coal Staithe and Colliers in Tyne Dock Basin
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Coal Staithe and Colliers in Tyne Dock Basin
Image: © Les Hull Taken: 7 Aug 1967
The last remaining coal staithe and two colliers. Remains of two of the three demolished staithes can be seen beyond the colliers. During its heyday seven million tons of coal were shipped from the four staithes each year.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.983116
Longitude
-1.447912