A photograph that appeared in the Hartlepool Mail's 'Memory Lane' section on March 17th, 2007, showing the wooden trawler Margaret (HL 92), ashore on the Middleton side of the channel. The boat suffered an engine explosion in 1960, was beached and later set on fire becoming a total wreck.
Donor : Hartlepool Mail
Creator : Northern Daily Mail
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In 1999, a section of hull from a wooden shipwreck was reported washed up on Middleton beach, close to the Banjo Pier. Maritime archaeologists from Tees Archaeology visited the site to photograph and record the remains. Although it was not possible to positively identify the wreck, it is likely to be that of the wooden trawler Margaret (HL 92), which suffered an engine explosion in 1960 and was abandoned as a total loss. Local information suggests the vessel was set on fire one Bonfire Night and the wreckage at the Banjo Pier showed clear evidence of burning.
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