Maritime record LWT 586 - Wreck of the Louisa

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Summary

ENGLISH CRAFT, 1836 Status: Casualty

Location

Grid reference TM 5415 8997 (point)
Map sheet TM58NW
Civil Parish LOWESTOFT, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK

Map

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Full Description

Lowestoffe 4 February 1836. Early this morning the wind veered round from SSE to E and by N, and blew a heavy gale. At daylight, the beach from Pakefield to Covehithe was covered with broken spars, pumps, boats, & c. The LOUISA, Bell, of Poole, is totally wrecked on Pakefield Flats. Crew saved. (1)

Master: Bell

Date of Loss Qualifer: A

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <S1> Source Unchecked: Lloyds of London. 1969. Lloyd's list. 5-FEB-1836, No.7131.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

May 31 2022 3:24PM

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