Maritime record ORF 319 - Wreck of the Traveller
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Summary
Wreck of the Traveller, 1825
Location
| Grid reference | TM 4650 4989 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM44NE |
| Civil Parish | ORFORD, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
1825 wreck of English cargo vessel which stranded on Orford Beach during a gale. En route from North Shields to London, she was a wooden sailing craft.
Status: Casualty
`Orford, 9th Nov. The TRAVELLER, of and from No. Shields to London, was driven on shore on this beach last night, during a heavy gale at SSW, and is a total wreck. The master, carpenter, and two of the crew saved, eight drowned.' (1)
Crew: 12 (1)
Crew Lost: 8 (1)
Date of Loss Qualifier: Actual date of loss
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF60146 Source Unchecked: Lloyds of London. 1969. Lloyd's list. 11-NOV-1825, No.6063.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
May 23 2022 12:44PM