The view downstream along the River Tyne. On the left is one of the DFDS Seaways cruise ships which leave regularly for the continent. On the right is the South Shields side of the Shields Ferry passenger link across the mouth of the River Tyne (to North Shields). Both of the ferries used on the service are berthed, "Spirit of the Tyne" (left) and "Pride of the Tyne" (right)