Maritime record LWT 564 - Wreck of the Aurora
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Summary
Location
| Grid reference | TM 5415 8997 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM58NW |
| Civil Parish | LOWESTOFT, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
`Yarmouth, 1st February -...from Newcastle to London, was driven on shore yesterday on Kissingland Beach; crew saved, and cargo expected to be saved.' (2)
`Yarmouth 2nd February -...on shore on Pakefield Beach, and the OAK, Warren, from Newcastle to this port, on shore on Palling Beach, have both broken up. Wind E blowing fresh, with snow.' (3)
`The AURORA, of and for London, Dunn, from Newcastle, was driven on Kessingland Beach; crew saved; cargo expected to be saved.' (4)
`Yarmouth, Feb. 2. The AURORA, Dunn, from Newcastle to London, on shore on Pakefield Beach, and the OAK...have broken up.' (4)
NB: Source (1) describes the vessel as a collier, with the cargo therefore being coal. This is not made explicit in sources (2) to (4); coal was certainly Newcastle's chief export at this period, but is not the only possible cargo.
Master: Dunn (1)(2)(3)(4)
Date of Loss Qualifier: Actual date of loss
Sources/Archives (4)
- <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. 02-FEB-1830, No.6504.
- <S3> SSF60146 Source Unchecked: Lloyds of London. 1969. Lloyd's list. 05-FEB-1830, No.6505.
- <S4> SSF60147 News Paper: 1814. Durham County Advertiser. 06-FEB-1830, No.805.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
May 31 2022 3:16PM