TW426848 The Sailing Ship \'Anne\' Leaving the River Tyne, 1859 (oil on canvas) by Scott, John (1802-82); 75.6x106 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; (add.info.: The ship \'Anne\' is shown about to start the trading journey she made to the Mediterranean in 1859; She has been towed from the River Tyne by a steam paddle-tug; Now, she has to \'hove to\' - the two large sails are set at angles so that they blow in opposite directions, keeping her still; Her owner, Henry Milvain, may be in the group of people in the rowing boat, returning to port; It was usual to have a farewell party on board before long sea journeys; Two sailors are up the masts removing the gaskets (ties) from the sails so they can be unfurled and set; She is flying the Blue Peter flag from the foremast, showing she is preparing to go to sea;); 穢 Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; French, out of copyright.