South Tyneside History
| Title | Pilot Cutter 'Protector' |
|---|---|
| Reference Number | STH0024552 |
| Photographer | Unknown |
| Town or Village | South Shields |
| Date | |
| Original Format | Black and White Photograph |
| Period | c1910s |
| Copyright | South Tyneside Libraries |
| Further Information | The Pilot Cutter 'Protector' was built by JP Rennoldson and Sons, South Shields in 1907. On 31st December 1915 the boat hit a mine and exploded while attending to a vessel off the mouth of the Tyne. The nineteen men aboard were killed. |
