Adelfotis II

Adelfotis II

Image Details

Title Adelfotis II
Reference Number STH0006774
Photographer Neal Frank
Town or Village South Shields
Date 20.1.1963
Original Format Black and White Photograph
Period The 1960s
Copyright South Tyneside Libraries
Further Information The Adelfotis II a Lebanese cardo steamer ran aground near the Groyne 20.1.1963. All 23 seamen were rescued by breeches buoy by Sunderland and South Shields Volunteer Life Brigades assisted by scores of volunteers.