Maritime record LWT 458 - Wreck of the Diligence
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Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | Not recorded |
| Civil Parish | LOWESTOFT, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
No mapped location recorded.
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
`The DILIGENCE, of Weymouth, Richards, (in ballast), is wrecked on Lowestoffe Beach. Crew saved.' (2)
`Newcastle, October 30...Tuesday se'nnight, the DILIGENCE, of Weymouth, from London, bound to Sunderland, in ballast, went on shore on Lowestoft Beach, and is become a wreck.' (3)
`October 22. The DILIGENCE, -, of Weymouth, from London to Sunderland, is wrecked on Lowestoffe Beach, crew saved.' (4)
`The DILIGENCE, of Weymouth, from London, bound to Sunderland, in ballast, is wrecked on Lowestoft Beach.' (5)
NB: Source (1) expresses the date of loss as a reporting date of 22-OCT-1802, based on the issue date of source (2).
Master: Richards (1)(2)
Date of Loss Qualifier: A
Sources/Archives (5)
- <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. 22-OCT-1802, No.4301.
- <S3> SSF60153 News Paper: Newcastle Courant. 30-OCT-1802, No.6577.
- <S4> SSF60155 News Paper: Tyne Mercury. 26-OCT-1802, No.22.
- <S5> SSF60155 News Paper: Tyne Mercury. 02-NOV-1802, No.23.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
May 31 2022 4:18PM