Maritime record ADB 292 - Wreck of the Two Brothers
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Summary
Location
| Grid reference | TM 4677 5641 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM45NE |
| Civil Parish | ALDEBURGH, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
ENGLISH SLOOP, 1814
Status: Casualty
`The TWO BROTHERS, Hendric, of and from Boston to Chatham; and the MARIA...were driven on Aldbro' Beach at the same time [as the DIE HOFFNUNG].' (1)
Other vessels were driven on shore at Southwold on Tuesday morning `during a strong gale at SSE.' (1)
`During the gale on Tuesday morning last, a most distressing scene presented itself on the beach at Aldeburgh. At 6 o'clock, the sloop TWO BROTHERS, of Boston, Captain Hendry, was driven on shore, laden with coals. She instantly went to pieces, and nearly all her cargo was lost - crew all saved.' (3)
Master: Hendric (1); Hendry (3)
Date of Loss Qualifier: A
Sources/Archives (3)
- <S1> SSF60146 Source Unchecked: Lloyds of London. 1969. Lloyd's list. 28-OCT-1814.
- <S2> 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.
- <S3> SSF60158 News Paper: Suffolk Chronicle. 29-OCT-1814, No.235.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
May 23 2022 12:25PM