A fierce battle was fought within sight of the South Tyneside coast throughout WWI (1914-1918), as German U-boats tried to sink cargo ships, fishing vessels and the small warships that defended them. This session will highlight local connections to wrecks lying just offshore and how they linked Tyneside to the broader war at sea. You are invited to bring your own information, documents and photographs relating to WWI and learn about their background and significance.