Maritime record BAW 262 - Wreck of the Mexico
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Summary
Wreck of the Mexico, 1852
Location
| Grid reference | TM 3779 4300 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM34SE |
| Civil Parish | BAWDSEY, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
ENGLISH BRIG, 1852
Status: Casualty
Parted from her anchors in an ESE wind, strength unknown, and hazy, went on the Main Beach and became a total wreck. Crew saved. Estimated loss on the vessel was 800 [sterling]. (2)
`Aldboro', 12th Nov: The MEXICO, Young, of and from Shields for London, drove from her anchors and came on the Main this morning, where she has broken up; crew saved.' (1)
Master: Young
Crew: 8
Date of Loss Qualifier: A
Additional sources cited in United Kingdom Shipwreck Index:
BOT.Wk.Rtn.1852 p181(183)
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Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
May 23 2022 12:31PM