South Tyneside History
| Title | Schooner Mail of Alloa |
|---|---|
| Reference Number | STH0016129 |
| Photographer | Unknown |
| Town or Village | South Shields |
| Date | 1882 |
| Original Format | Black and White Photograph |
| Period | 1880s |
| Copyright | South Tyneside Libraries |
| Further Information | On the 22 March 1882, during a north east squall, the schooner Mail of Alloa was driven ashore on the north side of the South Pier. The crew of four hands were rescued by the South Shields Volunteer Life Brigade. |
