Maritime record LWT 466 - Wreck of the Thomas
Please read our guidance about the use of Suffolk Historic Environment Record data.
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | TM 5575 9288 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM59SE |
| Civil Parish | LOWESTOFT, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
`The THOMAS, Shilton, from Newcastle to London, is lost on Lowestoffe Beach.' (2)
`Newcastle, Saturday, December 24, 1803...The gale of wind and rain, sleet, snow, etc. which began on the 13th instant, only ceased on the 22d...The ship THOMAS, of London, loaden, Collin Skelton, master, was lost on Saturday night near Yarmouth; we believe the crew saved.' (3)
`Newcastle, December 24...The THOMAS, of London, Skelton, a loaden collier, was lost on Saturday night, near Yarmouth. The crew and some of the materials saved.' (4)
`The THOMAS, Shilton, from Newcastle to Sunderland [sic], is lost on Lowestoffe Beach.' (5)
NB: Source (1) expresses the date of loss as a reporting date of 27-DEC-1803, based on the issue date of source (2).
Master: Shilton (1)(2)(5); Collin Skelton (3); Skelton (4)
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. 27-DEC-1803, No.4414.
- <S3> SSF60154 News Paper: Newcastle Advertiser. 24-DEC-1803, No.792.
- <S4> SSF60153 News Paper: Newcastle Courant. 24-DEC-1803, No.6637.
- <S5> SSF60155 News Paper: Tyne Mercury. 03-JAN-1804, No.84.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
May 31 2022 4:22PM