George Burton Hunter
(1845-1937)
Commemorated on 1 plaque
Wallsend Shipyards. Wallsend riverfront has been the home of world-famous yards including: Schlesinger's (1863-93); C. S. Swan's (1874-80) and G. B. Hunter's (1880-1903); together with major marine engine-works. Turbinia (1894) and Mauretania (1906) were launched here.
Wallsend Heritage Centre, Buddle Street, Wallsend, United Kingdom where they worked (1880)