South Tyneside History
| Title | Adelfotis II |
|---|---|
| Reference Number | STH0006773 |
| 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 cargo 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. |
