Sunderland, Betsey

Tyne and Wear HER(15186): Sunderland, Betsey - Details

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HER Number:
15186

District:
Sunderland

Site Name:
Sunderland, Betsey

Place:
Sunderland

Map Sheet:
NZ55NW

Class:
Maritime Craft

Site Type: Broad:
Sailing Vessel

Site Type: Specific:
Sloop

General Period:
Post Medieval

Specific Period:
C18

Form of Evidence:
Wreckage

Description:
1791 wreck of English sloop which sprung a leak and foundered off Sunderland on her departure, laden with coal; a wooden sailing vessel.

Easting:
41000

Northing:
58300

Grid Reference:
NZ4100058300

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
National Monuments Record MONUMENT NUMBER: 1391411; Newcastle Courant 19-MAR-1791, No.5971 Page 4; Newcastle Advertiser 19-MAR-1791, No.127 Page 2

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