Iron Masters Trail ‘Ship Seal’
Steve Tomlinson
Ship Seal.
Reflecting stories old and new – this weathering steel seal speaks of the former shipbuilding heritage of the Tees and how now that the water is cleaner, seals are encouraged to return.
Weathering (Corten) steel forms an oxide coating over the first few weeks, changing colour from steel to orange and then finally to brown.
How it works
use the map to find the sculpture
Take a rubbing from the steel plaque in the passport booklet
post a picture of your rubbing or a selfie with the sculpture
How many can you collect?
Care to share?
Upload your photos to Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. #teessculpturetrail
Seal downstream of Tees Barrage - Reece Hugill
Did you Know?
The Iron Masters District was the birthplace of modern Middlesbrough. The iron industry first came here in 1841 when Bolckow and Vaughan began processing iron. Coal from Durham and ironstone from the Cleveland Hills were transported here using the region’s extensive railway network, making Teesside the centre of the iron industry in North East England.
Download our Heritage guide to discover more about Industry in the Tees Valley
Gallery - Ship Seal
images by Chris Chapman Visuals
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