I have been contacted about a sunken paddle tug at Wallsend/Willington Quay:
"Dear Sir, When I was a schoolboy at Jarrow late 1940s early 1950s there was a paddle tug that had sank opposite Palmer’s of Jarrow. Her markings were blue and white vertical stripes with an anchor (blue?) the vessel was raised by means of two very large barrel type objects, one placed either side. After many hours reading the Gazette I have been unable to find any information of the incident. I have tried the Tyne Commissioners Minute books at South Shields, but without a date it is impossible. the only date range I have from memory is between 1949-1952 when we used to play in the remains of the old Palmer’s yard. Could you either point me in the right direction or give me a clue as to where I might find this information"
Must be a France Fenwick tug, but I cannot see any record of this sinking in Proud's Bible. Can anyone help?