Marsden, Souter Point, Gallant

Tyne and Wear HER(14240): Marsden, Souter Point, Gallant - Details

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HER Number:
14240

District:
S Tyneside

Site Name:
Marsden, Souter Point, Gallant

Place:
Marsden

Map Sheet:
NZ46SW

Class:
Maritime Craft

Site Type: Broad:
Sailing Vessel

Site Type: Specific:
Brig

General Period:
Early Modern

Specific Period:
C19

Form of Evidence:
Wreckage

Description:
James Young's brig GALLANT was casting her ballast off Souter Point when she was struck by a sudden squall. She was forced on to her beam ends, filled with water and went down. Fortunately there was no loss of life.

Easting:
41

Northing:
62

Grid Reference:
NZ4162

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
Dick Keys and Ken Smith, 2005, Tall Ships on the Tyne, p 6

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