The Stamfordham, a steamship sunk as a result of gunfire 4th August 1918.
SITEDESC
A 921T steamship sunk as a result of gunfire 4th August 1918. The Stamfordham measured 64m x 9.16m x 4.14m. 55 43N; 01 24 30W given as location but can not convert to a valid grid reference.
Site Name
Stamfordham
Site Type: Specific
Wreck
HER Number
13929
Form of Evidence
Wreckage
Sources
Ian T. Spokes Wreck Database, Inga Project, National Monuments Record
YEAR1
2011
English, British
Class
Maritime Craft
COMP1
Claire MacRae
DAY1
10
LANDUSE
Marine
MONTH1
11
Grid Reference
NZ
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Early 20th Century 1901 to 1932
Description
Swedish steamship St. Paul, foundered 2nd September 1914
SITEDESC
A 2534T Swedish steamship. Foundered 2nd September 1914. 55 28N; 00 18W given as location but can not convert to a valid grid reference.
Site Name
St. Paul
Site Type: Specific
Wreck
HER Number
13928
Form of Evidence
Wreckage
Sources
Ian T. Spokes Wreck Database, Inga Project, National Monuments Record
YEAR1
2011
English, British
Class
Maritime Craft
COMP1
Claire MacRae
DAY1
10
District
N Tyneside
Easting
437000
Grid ref figure
4
LANDUSE
Marine
Map Sheet
NZ36NE
MONTH1
11
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
569000
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Tynemouth
Description
The steamship Sneford is recorded as having ran aground at Sharpness Point, 6th November 1899.
SITEDESC
The steamship Sneford is recorded as having ran aground at Sharpness Point, 6th November 1899.
Site Name
Tynemouth, Sneford
Site Type: Specific
Wreck
HER Number
13927
Form of Evidence
Wreckage
Sources
Ian T. Spokes Wreck Database, Inga Project, National Monuments Record
YEAR1
2011
English, British
Class
Maritime Craft
COMP1
Claire MacRae
DAY1
10
District
N Tyneside
Easting
435220
Grid ref figure
8
LANDUSE
Marine
Map Sheet
NZ37SE
MONTH1
11
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
574360
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Early 20th Century 1901 to 1932
Place
Whitley Bay
Description
The Swedish steamship Skane is recorded as having ran aground at Whitley Rock, Tynemouth 30th November 1915.
SITEDESC
The 1667T Swedish steamship Skane is recorded as having ran aground at Whitley Rock, Tynemouth 30th November 1915. She originally measured 78.63x10.87x5.79m.
Site Name
Whitley Bay, Skane
Site Type: Specific
Wreck
HER Number
13926
Form of Evidence
Wreckage
Sources
Ian T. Spokes Wreck Database, Inga Project, National Monuments Record
YEAR1
2011
English, British
Class
Maritime Craft
COMP1
Claire MacRae
DAY1
10
District
N Tyneside
Easting
440000
Grid ref figure
4
LANDUSE
Marine
MONTH1
11
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
568000
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Tynemouth
Description
The Screw Hopper no.5 is recorded as having sunk following a collision on 17th May 1882.
SITEDESC
The Screw Hopper no.5 is recorded as having sunk following a collision 1.5 miles off the south pier of the Tyne. She was lost on 17th May 1882.
Site Name
Tynemouth, Screw Hopper No.5
Site Type: Specific
Wreck
HER Number
13925
Form of Evidence
Wreckage
Sources
Ian T. Spokes Wreck Database, Inga Project, National Monuments Record
YEAR1
2011
English, British
Class
Maritime Craft
COMP1
Claire MacRae
DAY1
10
LANDUSE
Marine
MONTH1
11
Grid Reference
NZ
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Description
The Swedish steamship Scandia sunk after a collision on 23rd December 1899.
SITEDESC
The 1153T Swedish steamship Scandia sunk after a collision on 23rd December 1899. She measured 70.25m x 9.9m x 4.16m. 54 42 45N; 00 58 30W given as location but can not convert to a valid grid reference.
Site Name
Scandia
Site Type: Specific
Wreck
HER Number
13924
Form of Evidence
Wreckage
Sources
Ian T. Spokes Wreck Database, Inga Project, National Monuments Record
YEAR1
2011
English, British
Class
Maritime Craft
COMP1
Claire MacRae
DAY1
10
LANDUSE
Marine
MONTH1
11
Grid Reference
NZ
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Mid 20th Century 1933 to 1966
Description
The Canadian steamship Sand Merchant foundered 17th October 1936.
SITEDESC
The 1981T Canadian steamship Sand Merchant measured 76.81m x 13.23m x 4.74m. Foundered 17th October 1936. 54 51 45N; 00 50W
Site Name
Sand Merchant
Site Type: Specific
Wreck
HER Number
13923
Form of Evidence
Wreckage
Sources
Ian T. Spokes Wreck Database, Inga Project, National Monuments Record
YEAR1
2011
English, British
Class
Maritime Craft
COMP1
Claire MacRae
DAY1
10
LANDUSE
Marine
MONTH1
11
Grid Reference
NZ
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
First World War 1914 to 1918
Description
The steamship San Bernado was sunk by gunfire 10th August 1916.
SITEDESC
The 3803T steamship San Bernado was sunk by gunfire 10th August 1916. She measured 106.8m x 13.81m x 7.82m. 55 31N; 01 10W
Site Name
San Bernado
Site Type: Specific
Wreck
HER Number
13922
Form of Evidence
Wreckage
Sources
Ian T. Spokes Wreck Database, Inga Project, National Monuments Record
YEAR1
2011
English, British
Class
Maritime Craft
COMP1
Claire MacRae
DAY1
10
LANDUSE
Marine
MONTH1
11
Grid Reference
NZ
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Second World War 1939 to 1945
Description
The steamship Salvestria mined 27th July 1940.
SITEDESC
The 11938T steamship Salvestria mined 27th July 1940. She measured 500’ and now lies at a depth of 19m. 56 04 03N; 03 04 47W
Site Name
Salvestria
Site Type: Specific
Wreck
HER Number
13921
Form of Evidence
Wreckage
Sources
Ian T. Spokes Wreck Database, Inga Project, National Monuments Record
YEAR1
2011
English, British
Class
Maritime Craft
COMP1
Claire MacRae
DAY1
10
District
N Tyneside
Easting
470000
Grid ref figure
4
LANDUSE
Marine
MONTH1
11
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
574000
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
First World War 1914 to 1918
Place
Tynemouth
Description
The steamship Runo was mined 22 miles off Tyne 5th September 1915.
Site Type: Broad
Wreck
SITEDESC
The 1679T steamship Runo was mined 22 miles off Tyne 5th September 1915. 55 10 15N; 00 49 38W given as location but can not convert to a valid grid reference.
Site Name
Tynemouth, Runo
Site Type: Specific
Wreck
HER Number
13920
Form of Evidence
Wreckage
Sources
Ian T. Spokes Wreck Database, Inga Project, National Monuments Record