Maritime record LWT 444 - Wreck of the Celerity
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Summary
Location
Grid reference | TM 5575 9288 (point) |
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Map sheet | TM59SE |
Civil Parish | LOWESTOFT, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
`Vessel lost due to stress of weather, in wind conditions E force 10, with thick snow. Loss on the vessel, which was not insured, 350 pounds [sterling]; loss on cargo, also not insured, 120 pounds [sterling].' (1)
`Lowestoft, 28th December - A sloop and schooner are on shore to the north of Corton.' (2)
Built: 1835
Where Built: Wakefield
Master: J Carlisle
Owner: Carlisle
Crew: 3
Date of Loss Qualifier; A
Additional sources cited in United Kingdom Shipwreck Index:
BOT Wk Rtn 1853 p83
LR 1852 No.250©
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
May 31 2022 4:01PM