South Shields, unknown wreck

HER Number:
12950

District:
S Tyneside

Site Name:
South Shields, unknown wreck

Place:
South Shields

Map Sheet:
NZ36NE

Class:
Maritime

Site Type: Broad:

Site Type: Specific:
Wreck

General Period:
Unknown

Specific Period:

Form of Evidence:
Wreckage

Description:
50 metres south of the Withrington (HER 12949) is an unidentified wreck. The bows and stern are complete with the propeller and other pieces. Lies in 12 metres of water.

Easting:
382

Northing:
683

Grid Reference:
NZ382683

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
Peter Collings, 1991, The New Divers Guide to the North-East Coast, page 31