Maritime record LWT 572 - Wreck of the Amphitrite
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Summary
1803 wreck of Norwegian or Swedish cargo vessel which stranded at Pakefield on her passage from Stavanger to Saint-Martin-de-Re. Constructed of wood, she was a 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 AMPHITRITE, Hiorth, from Stavanger to St Martin's, is wrecked at Pakefield, near Yarmouth; the master and one man drowned; cargo saved.' (1)(2)
NB: The name of the master indicates Scandinavian nationality [found as Hiorth or Hjorth], supported by the destination of Stavanger.
Master: Hiorth (1)(2)
Crew Lost: 2 (1)(2)
Date of Loss Qualifier: Reporting date of loss
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
May 31 2022 3:17PM