Maritime record ORF 340 - Wreck of the Felicity

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Wreck of the Felicity, 1782

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Grid reference TM 4341 4475 (point)
Map sheet TM44SW
Civil Parish ORFORD, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK

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BRITISH WHALER, 1782
Status: Casualty

`The FELICITY, Bailey, to Greenland, was lost the 26th ult. on the Whiting Sand near Orfordness; the crew saved.' (1)

The vessel type has been derived from the destination.

Master: Bailey

Date of Loss Qualifier: A

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <S1> Bibliographic reference: Larn, R., Larn, B.. 1997. Shipwreck index of the British Isles, volume 3. The east coast of England : Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Lincolnshire.
  • <S2> Source Unchecked: Lloyds of London. 1969. Lloyd's list. 02-APR-1782, No.1349.

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May 23 2022 12:46PM

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