Sunderland Shipbuilding - NEM

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. 

Founded in 1865, North Eastern Marine Engineering Co. Ltd. (NEM) began at South Docks, Sunderland, building powerful marine engines for ships across the globe. By the early 1900s, NEM was among Britain’s top engine manufacturers, supplying over 1,600 engines by 1914. 

Known for innovations like superheated steam systems and Werkspoor diesel engines, NEM expanded to Wallsend and became a key supplier during both World Wars.

In 1938, NEM merged with George Clark Ltd, forming George Clark & NEM Ltd. Nationalised in 1977, it later became Clark Hawthorn, before closing in 1982, ending over a century of engineering excellence.

Printed on high quality 230gsm matt archival paper.