A distant view of a ketch-rigged spritsail barge at the mouth of the River Tyne during the Cutty Sark Tall Ships Race in July 1993. The barge's sails are set and she is sailing towards the mouth of the river. There are three smaller vessels off the stern and under sail. There are a number of small craft moored in the background. In the foreground are a group of seated people observing the sailing ships. The South Shields pier and Lighthouse can be seen in the background.