Skipper the Snowdog sets sail across the River Tyne

Spectacular arrival for Snowdog as it sets sail with DFDS.

Onlookers watched as Skipper the DFDS’s Great North Snowdog was carried along the river by Port of Tyne work-boat, the Sir Bobby Robson, and then lifted on board DFDS ferry Princess Seaways.

The newly-decorated Snowdog, designed and painted by Newcastle-based artist Joanne Wishart, will now spend a month on display to customers travelling on the ferry company’s Newcastle to Amsterdam service before joining 59 other giant sculptures on the Great North Snowdogs trail across Tyne and Wear for 10 weeks, from September 19.

DFDS welcome their Snowdog safely on board with a little help from the Port of Tyne.

The special trip down the Tyne was arranged by DFDS with support from the Port of Tyne.

Max Foster, passenger director for DFDS, said: “Huge thanks to our colleagues at the Port of Tyne for their help in making Skipper’s voyage smooth-sailing.

“We’re excited to have him on board the Princess Seaways, ready to greet guests travelling from the UK and throughout Europe to start their holiday with us. We hope that he’ll help entice visitors to discover the Great North Snowdogs trail and explore the region later in the year.”

To find out more about Skipper the Snowdog visit www.dfds.co.uk/snowdogsMore information about Great North Snowdogs is available at www.greatnorthsnowdogs.co.uk