Brig First of May Wrecked at Prior’s Haven During a Day of Destruction, 21st December 1876

“At 10:30 in the morning of 21st December 1876, the brig “First of May” of Blyth was running for shelter in the Tyne. She was swamped by four massive waves, which disabled the helmsmen, and was driven onto Prior’s Haven.”

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