Sunderland, Lord Nelson
Sunderland, Lord Nelson
HER Number
15168
District
Sunderland
Site Name
Sunderland, Lord Nelson
Place
Sunderland
Map Sheet
NZ45NW
Class
Maritime Craft
Site Type: Broad
Sailing Vessel <By Rig>
Site Type: Specific
Schooner
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
Form of Evidence
Wreckage
Description
1830 wreck of English schooner which stranded north of Sunderland during a gale; a wooden sailing vessel.
`Sunday, May 13. On Saturday night last, during the heavy gale, a schooner, the LORD NELSON, of Whitby, was wrecked on the rocks north of this harbour...these three vessels have since been sold for the benefit of the underwriters.' (Durham County Advertiser)
`Sunday, May 13. On Saturday night last, during the heavy gale, a schooner, the LORD NELSON, of Whitby, was wrecked on the rocks north of this harbour...these three vessels have since been sold for the benefit of the underwriters.' (Durham County Advertiser)
Easting
441000
Northing
558300
Grid Reference
NZ441000558300
Sources
National Monuments Record (1409640); Durham County Advertiser 15-MAY-1830, No.819 Page(s)3