Tugboat

Tugboat refers to a marker post which has been carved in the shape of a tugboat, that is part of a series of works by artists on Teesdale Way between Cargo Fleet in Middlesbrough and Low Middleton. The works include eight carved and painted marker posts, stiles and signs created by Victoria Brailsford and nine inscribed signs by Vivien Mousdell. At Basselton Woods in Thornaby, there are two carved entrances, and seating by Anthony Holloway and 'Oak Leaf' shaped terracing by Alain Ayers at Preston Park in Stockton, which is inspired by the flow and line of the river. The project aimed to encourage walks along the River Tees. Most of the markers were in place by 1991, with the 'Cormorant' and 'Oak Leaf' placed in 1993.

The markers were produced with the help of Cleveland Arts, Cleveland County Council and Northern Arts and cost £30,000, funded by Northumbrian Water and advised by Common Ground and its 'Campaign for Local Distinctiveness'.