Thousands of people will remember this selection which includes an aircraft carrier, submarine, school ship, and minesweeper.
The common denominator between all these photos is, they all show ships which attracted big crowds.
You sailed on some of them and just paid a visit to others. You watched as one was launched.
Take a look at this selection and see if you can spot a ship you saw.
1. Unloading on HMS Ocean
HMS Ocean was a big attracted at the Corporation Quay in 2009. Were you there in 2009? Photo: AB
2. HMS Invincible
Aircraft carrier HMS Invincible was berthed at the Corporation Quay in June 1990. Did you see her? Photo: Sunderland Echo
3. A visit to Norwhal
Visitors were pictured waiting to enter Royal Navy submarine Narwhal while on a five day visit to Sunderland in 1971. Can you spot someone you know? Photo: Sunderland Echo
4. Open to visitors in 1974
Looking round HMS Russell in March 1974 . Does this bring back happy memories? Photo: Sunderland Echo