WR(O&A) Tyne - staithes gap

The Dunston Staithes are Grade 11 listed and on "Heritage At Risk Register" , primarily as the result of an arson attack in November 2003. The fires have cut a large gap into the structure, also the metal work making up the coal loading chutes which collapsed into the river is still partially submerged, even at low tide. Having had much of the paint burnt off in the fire this will now be rusting away.