1876 wreck of German collier which stranded on the Herd Sand on her second attempt to enter the Tyne from Hamburg in southerly gales, diverted from her intended destination of Sunderland in ballast. She was an iron steamer. Master: Kroger or Vogel
Crew: 19, all saved by Willie Woodhave lifeboat

Newcastle Courant 24th October 1834:
`...a laden schooner on going to sea, on the 22nd - got upon the Herdsand, and immediately went to pieces.' Master:Allen

From Hodgson's Wreck Register, 1903:
`...13th September 1831. The HENRY AND HARRIET, and COMMERCE of Newcastle, both wrecked on the Herdsand.'

1817 wreck of English brig which stranded on the Herd Sand after attempting to return to her departure port of Shields in a gale. Laden with coal, she was a wooden sailing vessel. `The brig HENRY, of Arundel, H Jenkins, master, sailed from Shields on Wednesday week, coal laden, and in attempting to return to port on Friday night, in a heavy sea, struck on the Herd Sand. The crew immediately took to the boat, which was upset by the breakers, when the master and mate (brothers) and one man and a boy were unfortunately drowned. The remaining three of the crew were picked up in an almost lifeless state, but have since recovered. The body of the boy was found on Sunday. Another correspondent writes: "...The owners and underwriters on this vessel consider themselves under obligations to Mr Jos. Ranney, for his prompt exertions in saving the wreck and materials from the waves, and from plunder." (Courant)

Master: Jenkinson
Crew: 7
Crew Lost: 4

1794 wreck of English collier which stranded on the Herd Sand during a storm, on arriving at Shields from London in ballast; a wooden sailing vessel.

On Saturday 3rd December 1865, the brig HARRIET of Plymouth was entering the harbour for shelter when she was blown onto the Herd Sand. The lifeboat TYNE proceeded to her assistance, and rescued her crew, nine in all, which she brought to the coble landing. They were: William Corkeley, master; George Ball, mate; Edward Pillings, seaman; Henry Williams, seaman; Thomas Wisman, seaman; James Gosenweather, seaman; John Scott, seaman; William Drake, seaman; James Doughty, boy.
Master: William Corkeley
Crew: 9

Wrecked in the gales of January 1854. 4th January, Wednesday...HARMONY, ANY, and ELISABETH of Shields...wrecked on Herd Sand.

Wrecked in the gales of January 1854.

9th January 1854. At the tail end of the same gale the three lifeboats were out again for the...HAPPY RETURN of Goole...wrecked on the Herd Sand.

August 1811 wreck of English 17th century cargo vessel which stranded on the Herd Sand after leaving Shields, presumably for her usual port of Whitby, with coal; a wooden sailing vessel. `The HAPPY RETURN, was driven upon the Herd Sand, at Shields, and totally wrecked. She had just cleared the bar, when the wind suddenly chopped round to the NE accompanied with a high sea; she broached to, and was instantly driven amongst the breakers. The gale and sea continued to increase, when the NORTHUMBERLAND life-boat was launched, boldly pushed through the broken waves, and brought the crew to land. Shortly after the ship was dashed to pieces. This vessel was 130 years old.' (Courant)
Built: circa c1681-1688
Master: Brown

Drove on the Herd Sand 1852 as a result of having failed to drop an anchor after a towing hawser to a tug had carried away. The crew were saved by the South Shields lifeboat in wind conditions NNW force 4. Estimated loss on the vessel was 1,000 [sterling], but she was uninsured, the loss on the cargo, also uninsured, being 54 [sterling].

Master: Eastland
Crew: 8