Sunderland Shipbuilding - Anchor Tugs

Restored reproduction of an original advert included in the 1949 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. 

Anchor Tugs Ltd, based in South Shields, was a key player in Tyne & Wear’s maritime industry. Operating from the mid-20th century, they provided towage, salvage, and harbour services across the North East coast.

Their fleet included iconic vessels like Anchor Tug Fulwell, Dunelm, and Robert Redhead, often seen assisting ships in and out of the River Tyne. Known for reliability and strength, Anchor Tugs supported both commercial and naval operations.

Though no longer active, their legacy lives on in local archives and maritime history collections.

Printed on high quality 230gsm matt archival paper