1215693 The Collier Brig \'Mary\' (oil on board) by Scott, John (1802-82); 83.9x55.8 cm; South Shields Museum & Art Gallery, South Shields, UK; (add.info.: Scott, John The brig \'Mary\' is identified by her name on the white pennant flying from her mast. A second view showing the ship from the rear is shown alongside the main view. This arrangement followed a tradition that had become rather old-fashioned by this time. In 1826, James Mather of South Shields is said to have invented the first on-board lifeboat for the \'Mary\', which was built by his father, a Newcastle shipbuilder. The artist John Scott was one of the North East\'s best known painters of shipping scenes.); 穢 Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; French, out of copyright.