Tynemouth, Tynemouth Head, Royal Oak

HER Number:
14479

District:
N Tyneside

Site Name:
Tynemouth, Tynemouth Head, Royal Oak

Place:
Tynemouth

Map Sheet:
NZ36NE

Class:
Maritime Craft

Site Type: Broad:
Sailing Vessel

Site Type: Specific:

General Period:
Post Medieval

Specific Period:
C18

Form of Evidence:
Wreckage

Description:
1810 wreck of English craft which stranded at Priors Haven on entering Shields; a wooden sailing vessel. The ROYAL OAK of London, on taking Tynemouth Bar on Sunday night in a heavy sea, went upon the rocks at Prior's Haven, and instantly went to pieces. Crew saved

Easting:
37

Northing:
69

Grid Reference:
NZ3769

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
National Monuments Record (1399845); Newcastle Courant 07-APR-1810, No.6965 Page(s)4