South Shields Food and Heritage Map

Let us show you the incredible food and heritage history of South Shields, a coastal port town in South Tyneside that lies on the south bank of the mouth…

14. Lifeboat Memorial

14. Lifeboat Memorial

Lifeboat Memorial, 1 Pier Parade, South Shields NE33 2JS
Lifeboat Memorial, 1 Pier Parade, South Shields NE33 2JS

South Shields has a long and proud tradition of seafaring, shipbuilding and lifesaving, and this is honored with a lifeboat memorial as you walk towards the coast.

The lifeboat is a replica of the ‘Tyne’ lifeboat which was built in South Shields by J Oliver in 1833 and served for over sixty years, saving 1,028 lives. The original 1833 lifeboat was destroyed by a World War 2 air raid in 1941, but this memorial recognises the service given.