South Tyneside History
| Title | Barque Salween |
|---|---|
| Reference Number | STH0016137 |
| Photographer | Unknown |
| Town or Village | South Shields |
| Date | 1895 |
| Original Format | Black and White Photograph |
| Period | 1890s |
| Copyright | South Tyneside Libraries |
| Further Information | On the morning of 23.11.1895 Salween in tow of the tug Tynedale. Tow rope broke three times after which the Barque went ashore behind South Pier. All crew were saved. |
