Black Middens, Kitty
Black Middens, Kitty
HER Number
14174
District
N Tyneside
Site Name
Black Middens, Kitty
Place
Tynemouth
Map Sheet
NZ36NE
Class
Maritime Craft
Site Type: Broad
Transport Vessel
Site Type: Specific
Cargo Vessel
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
Form of Evidence
Wreckage
Description
January 2nd 1800 wreck of English cargo vessel which stranded on the Black Middens or at Prior's Haven during a gale, while in ballast; a wooden sailing vessel.
Crew saved.
Master: Allanby or Ellerby. The NMR have two separate entries for this ship NZ 36 NE 124 and 131.
Crew saved.
Master: Allanby or Ellerby. The NMR have two separate entries for this ship NZ 36 NE 124 and 131.
Easting
437000
Northing
568000
Grid Reference
NZ437000568000
Sources
Lloyd's 1969 Lloyd's list 07-JAN-1800, No.4013; Newcastle Courant 04-JAN-1800, No.6430 Page(s)4; Newcastle Courant 11-JAN-1800, No.6431 Page(s)4; Newcastle Advertiser 11-JAN-1800, No.587 Page(s)2; Newcastle Chronicle 11-JAN-1800 [via Ian T Spokes]; National Monuments Record (971469 & 971476)