Maritime record LWT 447 - Wreck of the Hannah
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Summary
1747 wreck of British cargo vessel which capsized and stranded 3 miles south of Lowestoft. En route from Narva and Riga for London with timber, she was a wooden sailing vessel.
Status: Casualty
Location
| Grid reference | TM 5574 9288 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM59SE |
| Civil Parish | LOWESTOFT, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
'A large ship, supposed to be the HANNAH, Master Storey, from the Baltic for London, lies bottom upwards ashore near Leostoffe.' (1)(2)
'A large ship is ashore about 3 miles to the southward of Leostoff, laden with Narva and Riga timber; she lies bottom upwards, and is seized by the Lord of the Manor.' (3)
Master: Storey (1)(2)
Date of Loss Qualifier: Reporting date of loss
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
May 31 2022 4:13PM