Sunderland, Pretty Betsey

HER Number:
15156

District:
Sunderland

Site Name:
Sunderland, Pretty Betsey

Place:
Sunderland

Map Sheet:
NZ45NW

Class:
Maritime Craft

Site Type: Broad:
Transport Vessel

Site Type: Specific:
Cargo Vessel

General Period:
Post Medieval

Specific Period:
C18

Form of Evidence:
Wreckage

Description:
November 1760 wreck of English cargo vessel which stranded and bilged near Sunderland Pier on arriving at that port; a wooden sailing vessel. Master: Robert Oyston

Easting:
41000

Northing:
58300

Grid Reference:
NZ4100058300

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
National Monuments Record (1385564); Newcastle Courant 08-NOV-1760, No.4389 Page(s)3