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HMS Albion afloat on the River Tyne after launch by Swan Hunter and Wigham Richardson Ltd 1947
HMS Ark Royal, launched by Swan Hunter, 1981
Drawing Office of William Doxford & Sons Ltd, Pallion, Sunderland, c1928
Tanker 'British Warrior' afloat on the River Wear after launch by J.L. Thompson & Sons, North Sands, 22 February 1951
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10am - 4pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 4pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 4pm |
| Friday | 10am - 4pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
We will be closed on Friday 20 October 2017 in preparation for a new display opening at Discovery Museum.
Christmas 2017: Closed Monday 25 & Tuesday 26 December.
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