Sunderland Shipbuilding - Port of Sunderland

Restored reproduction of an original advert included in the 1950 edition of the "Port of Sunderland" Official Handbook issued jointly by the River Wear Commissioners and the Sunderland Corporation.  The book was printed and published by Thomas Reed & Company Limited of High Street West in Sunderland. 

Established in 1717 by the River Wear Commissioners, the Port of Sunderland became a vital hub for coal exports, shipbuilding, and global trade. With the construction of the South and North Piers, and continuous dredging of the River Wear, the port expanded to accommodate larger vessels and booming industry.

By the 19th century, Sunderland was known as the “biggest shipbuilding town in the world”, with the port at its heart. Though shipbuilding declined by the late 20th century, the port remains one of the UK’s largest municipally owned ports, still supporting trade and industry today.

Printed on high quality 230gsm matt archival paper.