Britain’s second oldest preserved lifeboat, the Tyne, stands as a symbol of sacrifice and courage next to the Wouldhave Memorial, between the South and North Marine Parks. The simple, wooden construction shows how brave the people who manned her must have been. A short distance away is the headquarters of the South Shields Volunteer Life Brigade, whose members have saved countless lives since 1866. Situated on the South Pier, The Watch House contains a unique collection of shipwreck material and local history.