South Shields, Herd Sand, Sally

Tyne and Wear HER(14940): South Shields, Herd Sand, Sally - Details

HER Number:
14940

District:
S Tyneside

Site Name:
South Shields, Herd Sand, Sally

Place:
South Shields

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:
1788 wreck of English craft which stranded on the Herd Sand; a wooden sailing vessel.

Easting:
37900

Northing:
67300

Grid Reference:
NZ3790067300

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
National Monuments Record (1390185); Newcastle Courant 27-DEC-1788, No.5855 Page(s)4