South Shields, Herd Sand, William and Henry

HER Number:
15005

District:
S Tyneside

Site Name:
South Shields, Herd Sand, William and Henry

Place:
South Shields

Map Sheet:
NZ36NE

Class:
Maritime Craft

Site Type: Broad:
Sailing Vessel

Site Type: Specific:
Brigantine

General Period:
Post Medieval

Specific Period:
C18

Form of Evidence:
Wreckage

Description:
1802 incident in which an English brig or brigantine grounded on the Herd Sand on entering Shields harbour from Klaipeda with deals; a wooden sailing vessel. She was recovered and sold after being repaired. Master: Sutherland

Easting:
37900

Northing:
67300

Grid Reference:
NZ3790067300

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
National Monuments Record (1394362); Lloyd's 1969 Lloyd's list 20-APR-1802; Newcastle Courant 17-APR-1802, No.6549 Page(s)4; Newcastle Courant 24-APR-1802, No.6550 Page(s)4; Newcastle Courant 29-MAY-1802, No.6555 Page(s)1; Newcastle Courant 30-OCT-1802, No.6577 Page(s)1; Newcastle Courant 12-FEB-1803, No.6591 Page(s)1