A lady from Tyneside has adopted a drawing by the artist LS Lowry that pictures the wreck of the Adelfotis II on the South Shields coastline in 1963. 

Valerie Hamill, who actually comes from South Shields, had always admired the pencil on paper work – which is titled Wreck at South Shields – having seen the shipwreck herself as a child with her mother, father and sisters.

Her donation to The Lowry arts centre in Salford – which is home to the largest public collection of works by LS Lowry in the world – was marked today when Mrs Hamill unveiled the work in the gallery alongside curator, Claire Stewart.

Commenting on the unveiling, Mrs Hamill said: “I’ve been an admirer of Lowry’s work all my life – and I remember going to see the wreck of the Adelfotis as a child. To think he was there somewhere at the same time, sketching away, is exciting – and when I heard there was a chance to help preserve his work by adopting this drawing – I didn’t hesitate. It’s a beautiful piece and to have the chance to see it up close has been a real treat.”

Claire Stewart added: “Lowry was a regular visitor to the North East and he made many paintings and drawings of the area, including the South Shields coastline. Valerie’s contribution to the gallery is very welcome indeed and helps to support The Lowry Collection which includes over 400 paintings, drawings and sketches.”

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