Maritime record ORF 277 - Wreck of the William
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Summary
Wreck of the William, 1873
Location
| Grid reference | TM 4662 4983 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM44NE |
| Civil Parish | ORFORD, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
ENGLISH BRIGANTINE, 1873
Status: Casualty
`Became so leaky from heavy seas that the pumps could not keep the
water under. Abandoned in a sinking condition. The Court of Inquiry
decided that the vessel was not in all respects seaworthy when she
sailed.' (2)
Year Built: 1846
Owner: R P Shears, Lymslone, Devon
Crew: 6
Date of Loss Qualifier: A
Additional sources cited in United Kingdom Shipwreck Index:
BOT.Wk.Rtn.1873 Pt.III p46 No.89(246)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
May 23 2022 12:37PM