Tyne and Wear HER(14479): Tynemouth, Tynemouth Head, Royal Oak - Details
14479
N Tyneside
Tynemouth, Tynemouth Head, Royal Oak
Tynemouth
NZ36NE
Maritime Craft
Sailing Vessel
Post Medieval
C18
Wreckage
1810 wreck of English craft which stranded at Priors Haven on entering Shields; a wooden sailing vessel. The ROYAL OAK of London, on taking Tynemouth Bar on Sunday night in a heavy sea, went upon the rocks at Prior's Haven, and instantly went to pieces. Crew saved
37
69
NZ3769
National Monuments Record (1399845); Newcastle Courant 07-APR-1810, No.6965 Page(s)4