Maritime record LWT 575 - Wreck of the Suffolk
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Summary
ENGLISH CARGO VESSEL, 1774
Status: Casualty
Location
| Grid reference | TM 5415 8997 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM58NW |
| Civil Parish | LOWESTOFT, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
`At Pakefield...the SUFFOLK, Maningtree; John Steed, master, from London to Gainsbro' with grocery, stranded and vessel lost, part of the cargo saved.' (1)
`The SUFFOLK, Shad, from London for Gainsborough, went on shore at Sackfield [sic] in Suffolk the 19th inst. If the weather proves favourable the ship may be saved.' (2)
`Maningtree' may indicate the vessel belonged to Manningtree on the River Stour.
Master: John Steed (1); Shad (2)
Date of Loss Qualifier: A
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
May 31 2022 2:57PM