Maritime record ORF 321 - Wreck of two colliers
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Summary
Wreck of two colliers, 1781
Location
| Grid reference | TM 4649 4989 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM44NE |
| Civil Parish | ORFORD, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
1781 wreck of collier which was lost in the vicinity of Orfordness; a wooden sailing vessel.
Status: Casualty
The first of "some" colliers lost near Orfordness during this storm:
`Extract of a letter from Yarmouth, Feb. 17. "A great deal of damage has been done here by the late wind...some colliers are lost off Orfordness..." ' (1)
Date of Loss Qualifier: R
The second of "some" colliers lost near Orfordness during this storm:
`Extract of a letter from Yarmouth, Feb. 17. "A great deal of damage has been done here by the late wind...some colliers are lost off Orfordness..." ' (1)
Date of Loss Qualifier: R
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF60153 News Paper: Newcastle Courant. 03-MAR-1781, No.5448.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
May 23 2022 12:44PM