TW427129 The Steam Tug \'Alfred\' off Tynemouth, c.1856 (oil on canvas) by Scott, John (1802-1885); 53.4 x 76.1 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; (add.info.: The name of this ship, the \'Alfred\', is shown on the red flag on the second mast. The ship was a fast, steam-paddle tug, which was built on Tyneside in 1856. This picture was probably painted for the owners. The ship has been fitted out with a smart awning for passengers. North-East artist John Scott specialised in paintings of ships at sea, and painted many portraits of individual ships;); 穢 Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; British, out of copyright.