Maritime record ORF 313 - Wreck of the Emperor Alexander
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Summary
Wreck of the Emperor Alexander, 1819
Location
| Grid reference | TM 4649 4989 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM44NE |
| Civil Parish | ORFORD, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
ENGLISH CARGO VESSEL, 1819
Status: Casualty
`The EMPEROR ALEXANDER, of Scarborough, Reay, from Petersburg to London, was driven on shore and totally wrecked, near Orfordness, on Thursday night. Two of the crew drowned. Part of the cargo saved.' (1)
Master: Reay
Crew Lost: 2
Date of Loss Qualifier: A
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF60146 Source Unchecked: Lloyds of London. 1969. Lloyd's list. 23-NOV-1819, No.5431.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
May 23 2022 12:43PM