Flotsam

In 1859 a great storm, which became known as the Royal Charter Storm, caused between fifty and sixty vessels to be wrecked within sight of the Tees Bay and Hartlepool. This tragic event was the catalyst for the construction of the South Gare. Work began in 1863 and was completed in 1888

3 thoughts on “Flotsam”

    1. Hi Paul, my understanding of jetsam is material that is deliberately cast overboard. I’m not sure that any of the items in the images fit that definition.

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