Maritime record ORF 342 - Wreck of the Ridley
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Summary
Location
| Grid reference | TM 4340 4475 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM44SW |
| Civil Parish | ORFORD, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
1834 wreck of English brig which stranded on the Whiting Sand en route from Stockton-on-Tees to London. Constructed of wood, she was a sailing vessel.
Status: Casualty
`Yarmouth 22nd January - The RIDLEY...was driven on the Whiting Sand yesterday morning and it is feared will be wrecked. Crew saved.' (2)
'Yarmouth, Jan. 22. The RIDLEY, Spain, from Stockton to London, was driven on the Whiting Sand yesterday morning, and it is feared will be wrecked. Crew saved.' (3)
Where Built: Sunderland (1)
Master: Hindhagh (1)(2); Spain (3)
Owner: J Eden (1)
Date of Loss Qualifier: Actual date of loss
Additional sources cited in United Kingdom Shipwreck Index:
BOT SCS Wk 1834 Appx.7 p308(688)
LR(U) 1833 No.475(T)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <S1> SSF60143 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> SSF60146 Source Unchecked: Lloyds of London. 1969. Lloyd's list. 24-JAN-1834, No.6919.
- <S3> SSF60147 News Paper: 1814. Durham County Advertiser. 31-JAN-1834, No.1013.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
May 23 2022 12:46PM