South Shields, Herd Sand, John and Jane

Tyne and Wear HER(14824): South Shields, Herd Sand, John and Jane - Details

HER Number:
14824

District:
S Tyneside

Site Name:
South Shields, Herd Sand, John and Jane

Place:
South Shields

Map Sheet:
NZ36NE

Class:
Maritime Craft

Site Type: Broad:
Transport Vessel

Site Type: Specific:
Collier

General Period:
Post Medieval

Specific Period:
C18

Form of Evidence:
Wreckage

Description:
1758 wreck of British collier which stranded on the Herd Sand on leaving Shields; a wooden sailing vessel. Master: Israel Blackburn

Easting:
37900

Northing:
67300

Grid Reference:
NZ3790067300

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
National Monuments Record (1385533); Newcastle Courant 13-MAY-1758, No.4260 Page(s)3