Maritime record LWT 571 - Wreck of the Lord Salton
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Summary
1801 wreck of British cargo vessel which stranded on Pakefield Beach, apparently blown off course on her voyage from Aberdeen to Sunderland in ballast; 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
`The LORD SOLTOU, Rowe, from Aberdeen to Sunderland, is wrecked on Pekefield [sic] Beach near Yarmouth.' (2)
`Newcastle, Saturday, December 12...The LORD SALTON, Rowe, from Aberdeen to Sunderland, is driven on shore at Pakefield, likely to be wrecked...The vessels were both in ballast, and the crews saved.' (3)
NB: This vessel is indexed as LORD SOLTOU in source (1), following source (2).
Master: Rowe (1)(2)(3)
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. 01-DEC-1801, No.4208.
- <S3> SSF60154 News Paper: Newcastle Advertiser. 12-DEC-1801, No.684.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
May 31 2022 3:17PM