Hartlepool is a North Sea port in North East England. It is within the borough and unitary authority of Hartlepool (borough), which forms part of County Durham

The area became heavily industrialised with an ironworks (established 1838) and shipyards in the docks (established in the 1870s). By 1913, no fewer than 43 ship-owning companies were located in the town, with responsibility for 236 ships.

Hartlepool Power Station is an advanced gas-cooled reactor (AGR) type nuclear power plant opened near Hartlepool in the 1980s

 Hartlepool Marina's centrepiece is the award-winning Historic Quay - a faithful reproduction of an 18th century seaport portraying the exciting experience of what life was like at the time of Nelson and Trafalgar. Hartlepool Historic Quay is home to - Europe's oldest floating warship! The ship was restored by the people of Hartlepool so it's only fitting that it now makes up the centrepiece of the spectacular Historic Quay. This superb visitor attraction offers the sights, smells and sounds of the naval yesteryear. Experience ‘Pressganged', ‘Fighting Ships' and the children's maritime adventure centre featuring an adventure playship