Museums · North East England
Tugboat wreck
In or near Monkseaton.
Tugboat wreck — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Monkseaton · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Tugboat wreck is a museum located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Tugboat wreck is an old shipwreck located off the North Tyneside coast, believed to be over 40 years old. It has been mistaken for an aeroplane fin and has prompted numerous rescue calls over the years, although no one has been found in need of assistance during these incidents.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tynemouth to Seaton Sluice SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Tugboat wreck is a museum located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features the remains of a historic tugboat, providing insight into maritime heritage in the region. The site serves as a reminder of the area's maritime history and the evolution of tugboat design and function.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.0638, -1.4491
- District
- North Tyneside
- Parish
- North Tyneside, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE26 4NQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tynemouth
- Nearest railway station
- Monkseaton — 2.5 km
- Official site
- www.bbc.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/12900577329 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tugboat wreck?
- Tugboat wreck is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE26 4NQ), in the parish of North Tyneside, unparished area.
- What is Tugboat wreck?
- Tugboat wreck — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tugboat wreck?
- The nearest railway station is Monkseaton, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE26 4NQ.
- Is Tugboat wreck a protected site?
- Yes — Tugboat wreck is part of the Tynemouth to Seaton Sluice SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Tugboat wreck?
- The nearest railway station is Monkseaton, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE26 4NQ.