(). THE WRECK OF THE 'ADOLPHE' - STOCKTON BREAKWATER.
One hundred and eleven years after being wrecked while entering Newcastle harbour the remains of the four masted barquentine 'Adolphe' are still visible as part of the Stockton breakwater.
Built in Bordeaux, France in 1902.
Wrecked 1904 when being towed into Newcastle Harbour by two tugs when a line parted and she drifted onto a sandbar.
All crew saved by life boat crew, The remains of the hull lie on top of two other vessels lost at the same location..
(). THE WRECK OF THE 'ADOLPHE' - STOCKTON BREAKWATER.
One hundred and eleven years after being wrecked while entering Newcastle harbour the remains of the four masted barquentine 'Adolphe' are still visible as part of the Stockton breakwater.
Built in Bordeaux, France in 1902.
Wrecked 1904 when being towed into Newcastle Harbour by two tugs when a line parted and she drifted onto a sandbar.
All crew saved by life boat crew, The remains of the hull lie on top of two other vessels lost at the same location..