Maritime record LWT 445 - Wreck of the Darlington
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Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 5575 9288 (1m by 0m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM59SE |
| Civil Parish | LOWESTOFT, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
`Lowestoft 1st January - All last night it blew a most terrific gale from WSW to W, during which upwards of 100 vessels parted from their anchors and were driven to sea. The DARLINGTON...broke her windlass, tore up her fore deck and drifted upon the Newcome Sand, but was assisted off and brought in here a complete wreck.' (2)
NB: This vessel may not have been lost on this occasion as a DARLINGTON of Newcastle was reported as wrecked at Brancaster 2 years later (q.v.); although this may equally be a different ship of the same name.
Date of Loss Qualifier: A
Additional sources cited in United Kingdom Shipwreck Index:
BOT SCS Wk 1834 Appx.7 p307(687)
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
May 31 2022 4:01PM