Hawthorn Hive, "Sirius" (Hawthorn)
The ship the "Sirius" (built in 1875) was stranded two miles south of Hawthorn Hive in a great storm on 12th November 1901, while on a voyage from Shoreham by Sea to Sunderland. The wooden barquentine weighed over 240 tons and was built in Sikea in Sweden. All eight crew were saved.
D6572
Disclaimer -
Please note that this information has been compiled from a number of different sources. Durham County Council and Northumberland County Council can accept no responsibility for any inaccuracy contained therein. If you wish to use/copy any of the images, please ensure that you read the Copyright information provided.