Tynemouth, William Burton

Tyne and Wear HER(14500): Tynemouth, William Burton - Details

HER Number:
14500

District:
N Tyneside

Site Name:
Tynemouth, William Burton

Place:
Tynemouth

Map Sheet:
NZ36NE

Class:
Maritime Craft

Site Type: Broad:
Sailing Vessel

Site Type: Specific:
Brig

General Period:
Early Modern

Specific Period:
C19

Form of Evidence:
Wreckage

Description:
1852, Brig damaged on Shields beach. Drove from her moorings on to the Dorwick sand. Vessel broke her back and was considerably damaged

Easting:
36

Northing:
68

Grid Reference:
NZ3668

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
National Monuments Record (1387325)