Tynemouth, Tynemouth Head, Cupid

HER Number:
14317

District:
N Tyneside

Site Name:
Tynemouth, Tynemouth Head, Cupid

Place:
Tynemouth

Map Sheet:
NZ36NE

Class:
Maritime Craft

Site Type: Broad:
Transport Vessel

Site Type: Specific:
Cargo Vessel

General Period:
Post Medieval

Specific Period:
C18

Form of Evidence:
Wreckage

Description:
1777 wreck of British cargo vessel which stranded near Prior's Haven on her arrival at Shields with wheat; a wooden sailing vessel. Master: Middlemas, crew saved.

Easting:
37

Northing:
69

Grid Reference:
NZ3769

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
National Monuments Record (1387331); Newcastle Courant 01-NOV-1777, No.5275 Page(s)4