Barque DIAMANT

26^th March 1898

On entering the river, a tremendous sea struck a terrible blow on her stern. She became unmanageable after the dislodged wheel-house obstructed the wheel and rudder chains. She drifted onto the Spanish Battery Rocks. 8 crew were saved by the TVLB.

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Tynemouth
Volunteer
Life Brigade
Collection

Stories from the TVLB

Stories from the TVLB

Tynemouth
Volunteer
Life Brigade
Collection

Stories from the TVLB

Tynemouth
Volunteer
Life Brigade
Collection