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Schlesinger's, C. S. Swan's, G. B. Hunter's, Turbinia, and 3 others

Wallsend, England, United Kingdom

Schlesinger's, C. S. Swan's, G. B. Hunter's, Turbinia, and 3 others

Wallsend Shipyards. Wallsend riverfront has been the home of world-famous yards including: Schlesinger's (1863-93); C. S. Swan's (1874-80) and G. B. Hunter's (1880-1903); together with major marine engine-works. Turbinia (1894) and Mauretania (1906) were launched here.

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