About this piece
back to topA set of reclaimed teak shipbreaker driveway gates by Hughes Bolckow. Built with wood salvaged from the RMS Arlanza, these robust hardwood gates are steeped in history. Dating back to the early 20th century after the scrapping of the ocean liner in 1938. Hand made from reclaimed teak, the gates have a name plaque displaying the ships name and maker. Ideal for any driveway and ready to withstand all manner of wind and rain! The gates include the original latch and receiver, also made from ship salvage, although they are missing the handle from one side.
Hughes Bolckow
Hughes Bolckow was a well-known shipbreaking company based in Blyth, Northumberland founded in 1906. They bought old ships, particularly battleships, that could no longer sail to strip down and make furniture and other household goods from the useable metal and wood. The company was famous for breaking a number of notable Royal Navy ships, including HMS Britannia and HMS Southampton. During World War I they also broke up German U-Boats including the captured U-22 which the British Admiralty sold to them.
RMS Arlanza
RMS Arlanza was an ocean liner of the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company. Built in Belfast in 1912 to sail between England and South America. The ship was commandeered by the Royal Navy and became and armed merchant cruiser from 1915 until 1920 before returning to civilian liner service in 1920 and was scrapped in 1938.
Additional DimensionsÂ
For an opening of approximately 250.5cm (98.62in)
