South Tyneside History
| Title | Wood's Quay from the Ferry Landing |
|---|---|
| Reference Number | STH0000042 |
| Photographer | Grimes J |
| Town or Village | South Shields |
| Date | 1910 |
| Original Format | Black and White Photograph |
| Period | The 1910s |
| Copyright | South Tyneside Libraries |
| Further Information | The paddle tug Ulysses built in 1874 for London owners came to the Tyne in 1895. She was involved in two heroic rescues: 1880 saved the Isaac Rennock and in 1895 the Endeavour. Ref. British Steam Tugs, Thomas p.168. The twin screw tug "Plover" is behind the Ulysses. J.Thompson and Sons Potato Merchants warehouse can be seen to the right of photograph. Wood's Quay was privately owned and access to it was through an arched passage way beside the Alum House Ham. |
