TYNE BUILT SHIPS
A history of Tyne shipbuilders and the ships that they built


HMS VINDEX was converted into PORT VINDEX


Above: HMS VINDEX as commissioned on the Clyde. Photo is copyright of the Imperial War Museum

Above: 03/10/1947 VINDEX is towed into the Tyne by tugs HENDON, GEORGE V & WEARMOUTH. Photo is courtesy of Ian Rae

Above: VINDEX's flight deck is removed at Jarrow Slake. Photo is courtesy of Ian Rae

Above: VINDEX's flight deck is removed at Jarrow Slake. Photo is courtesy of Kevin Blair

Above: VINDEX's flight deck is removed at Jarrow Slake. Photo is courtesy of Ian Rae

PORT VINDEX as completed. Photo is courtesy of Ian Rae



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