Tyne and Wear HER(15075): South Shields, Herd Sand, Hilda - Details
15075
S Tyneside
South Shields, Herd Sand, Hilda
South Shields
NZ36NE
Maritime Craft
Sailing Vessel
Early Modern
C19
Wreckage
1872 wreck of English craft which was "wrecked off South Shields" with the loss of all hands, suggesting a place of loss on or near the Herd Sand. Since no further details are given, it is unknown whether she was a steam or sailing vessel.
37900
67300
NZ3790067300
National Monuments Record (1477861); New York Times 08-OCT-1872 p1