| Name: | PILOT |
| Launched: | 05/1871 |
| Completed: | 05/1871 |
| Builder: | Readhead Softley & Co, South Shields |
| Yard Number: | |
| Dimensions: | 91grt, 18nrt, 89.3 x 17.8 x 9.4ft |
| Engines: | SL1cyl (32.5 x 50ins), 35nhp |
| Engines by: | Readhead Softley & Co, South Shields |
| Propulsion: | Paddle |
| Construction: | Wood |
| Reg Number: | 63003 |
| History: | |
| 08/05/1871 | George Smith et al (George Smith, manager); registered at South Shields |
| 1879 | Robert A Harrison, South Shields |
| 1882 | James HW Culliford, Sunderland; registered at Sunderland |
| 1883 | Anthony Irwing, Sunderland; renamed SILKSWORTH |
| 1885 | James HW Culliford, James Irwing et al, Sunderland |
| 04/1906 | Broken up |
| Comments: | 1871: George Smith & other South Shields pilots |
SILKSWORTH heading up river. Photo is courtesy of Eddie Frost
Above photo of SILKSWORTH, EARL OF GLAMORGAN & RESCUE (L-R). Photo is courtesy of Paul Johnson
Above photo of SILKSWORTH is courtesy of Paul Johnson