Maritime record LWT 453 - Wreck of the Adventure
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Summary
CARGO VESSEL, 1775
Status: Casualty
Location
| Grid reference | TM 5575 9288 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM59SE |
| Civil Parish | LOWESTOFT, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
`The ADVENTURE, Horsmer, from Petersburg to Galway, was drove on shore at Leostoffe, and the people, except the captain, are drowned; but in hopes of saving part of the cargo.' (1)(2)
An account from Yarmouth dated the 18th describes several vessels as being driven on shore the previous night. (3)
Master: Horsmer
Crew Lost: all except 1
Date of Loss Qualifier: R
Sources/Archives (3)
- <S1> SSF60143 Bibliographic reference: Larn, R., Larn, B.. 1997. Shipwreck index of the British Isles, volume 3. The east coast of England : Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Lincolnshire.
- <S2> SSF60146 Source Unchecked: Lloyds of London. 1969. Lloyd's list. 17-NOV-1775, No.694.
- <S3> SSF60146 Source Unchecked: Lloyds of London. 1969. Lloyd's list. 21-NOV-1775, No.695.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
May 31 2022 4:16PM