Maritime record ADB 275 - Wreck of the Earl of Beaconsfield/Cuba
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Summary
Wreck of the Earl of Beaconsfield/Cuba, 1887
Location
| Grid reference | TM 4677 5641 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM45NE |
| Civil Parish | ALDEBURGH, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
ENGLISH BARQUE, 1887
Status: Casualty
Ex.SS CUBA.
Converted to a full-rigged sailing ship in 1877. Stranded in fog, in wind conditions SE force 4, the crew being saved by the tugs UNITED SERVICE and METEOR. (1)(2)
Built: 1864
Builder: Todd and McGregor
Where Built: Glasgow
Master: D Evans
Crew: 34
Owner: Earl of Beaconsfield Ship Co. Ltd.
Date of Loss Qualifier: A
Additional sources cited in United Kingdom Shipwreck Index:
BOT.Wk.Rtn.1887 Appx.C Table 1 p128(750); LR. 1878-9 No.75(E)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
May 23 2022 12:22PM