Blue plaque № 10787

Tynemouth, North Tyneside, England, United Kingdom

The Black Middens. These exposed rock formations, once a notorious shipping hazard, claimed 5 ships in 3 days of blizzards in November 1864; 34 passengers and crew perished within sight of the shore.

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