South Tyneside History
| Title | The Tug 'Coble Dene' |
|---|---|
| Reference Number | STH0002923 |
| Photographer | Unknown |
| Town or Village | South Shields |
| Date | 1937 |
| Original Format | Black and White Photograph |
| Period | Edwardian (1901-1910) |
| Copyright | South Tyneside Libraries |
| Further Information | The paddle tug Coble Dene, one of the oldest tugs on the River Tyne. She was the only tug on the river with a device on her funnel to catch sparks, (this was to reduce the risk of setting fire to the riverside timber stacks). |
