| Name: | SOUTH SHIELDS launched as WESTOE |
| Type: | Ferry |
| Launched: | 11/07/1911 |
| Completed: | 09/1911 |
| Builder: | Wood, Skinner & Co Ltd |
| Yard: | Bill Quay |
| Yard Number: | 174 |
| Dimensions: | 244grt, 110nrt, 110.0 x 30.2 x 10.2ft |
| Engines: | 2 x T3cyl (10.5, 17 & 28 x 20), 70nhp, 320ihp |
| Engines by: | Baird Bros, North Shields |
| Propulsion: | 2 x Screws |
| Construction: | Steel |
| Reg Number: | 127123 |
| History: | |
| 16/09/1911 | Tyne Improvement Commissioners; registered at North Shields |
| 07/1968 | Broken up |
| Comments: | 07/1968: Broken up by Clayton & Davie Ltd at Dunston |
As originally configured with twin ramps. Above photo is courtesy of Norman Hewitt
Above photo is courtesy of Kevin Blair
Above photo is copyright of Simplon Post Cards
Above photo is copyright of Simplon Post Cards
Above photo dated 17/12/1967 shows SOUTH SHIELDS as back-up vessel. Photo is copyright of Dennis Maccoy
Above photo dated 05/07/1968 shows SOUTH SHIELDS laid up in Albert Edward Dock. Photo is copyright of Dennis Maccoy
Shields Daily Gazette, Wednesday 12/07/1911
Shields Daily Gazette, Wednesday 20/09/1911