Which Pilot boat ??

[Tynesider]

Hi Gents

One for the experts, I was told this is the old Tyne pilot boat The Queen of the May and if it is how did she get that name.

However the name on the bow does not look very long in the first picture and I know it is NOT the pilot boat Protector
However in the second picture which is her but looks like at a later date the name 'looks right'
Maybe the children's clothing will give a clue to the date

[Whickham]

Agree name looks too short but I think she is QUEEN OF THE MAY

See: http://www.tyneareasc.org.uk/peopleandplaces.html#Tyne

See section "Tyne Pilot Boat Memories"

[Tynesider]

Agree name looks too short but I think she is QUEEN OF THE MAY

See: http://www.tyneareasc.org.uk/peopleandplaces.html#Tyne

See section "Tyne Pilot Boat Memories"

Thanks Dave I thought she did not look like your everyday pilot boat, sure was a biggy