Maritime record LWT 558 - Wreck of the Friends
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Summary
1834 wreck of cargo vessel which stranded on Pakefield Beach following a collision in Corton Roads. En route from Klaipeda to Plymouth, she was a wooden sailing vessel.
Status: Casualty
Location
| Grid reference | TM 5415 8997 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM58NW |
| Civil Parish | LOWESTOFT, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
'30th: The GRATITUDE of Sunderland, Consell, and the CERES, of London, drove athwart the FRIENDS, Duke, from Memel to Plymouth, in Corton Roads, during the gale on Tuesday night. The two former sunk in 8 fathoms water, and the latter is on shore on Pakefield Beach. A small part of the cargo saved, and more expected to be next tide. Crews saved.' (1)(3)
Slight variants of the above text are cited in the United Kingdom Shipwreck Index records for the GRATITUDE, CERES and MARY RUSSELL (q.v.).
Master: Duke (1)(3)
Date of Loss Qualifier: Actual date of loss
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF60146 Source Unchecked: Lloyds of London. 1969. Lloyd's list. 04-FEB-1834, No.6922.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
May 31 2022 2:37PM