North Shields/South Shields, River Tyne, Thomas

HER Number:
12684

District:
N Tyneside and S Tyneside

Site Name:
North Shields/South Shields, River Tyne, Thomas

Place:
South Shields

Map Sheet:
NZ36NE

Class:
Maritime Craft

Site Type: Broad:
Transport Vessel

Site Type: Specific:
Cargo Vessel

General Period:
Early Modern

Specific Period:
C19

Form of Evidence:
Documentary Evidence

Description:
1833 wreck of English cargo vessel, stranded at Shields on putting into that harbour. En route from Sunderland to London with a cargo of coal, she was a wooden sailing vessel. 'The ST NINIANS, Small, of Bo' ness with oats from Newry; the KEITH STEWARD, Willingham, of Perth; FRIENDS, Youngson, of Montrose; and the THOMAS, of and from Sunderland, with coals, all bound to London were driven on the rocks near the Spanish Battery, at the entrance of Shields Harbour on the 18th inst. and have since gone to pieces. Crews saved by the Northumberland and South Shields lifeboats.' (1) Crew: Saved. Date of Loss Qualifier: Actual date of loss.

Easting:
3677

Northing:
6836

Grid Reference:
NZ36776836

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
Archaeological Research Services Ltd, 2009, North East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment; NMR Monument 1434819; Shoreline Management Plan 1.2; (1) Newcastle Courant 26-JAN-1833, No. 8244 Page 4