Maritime record BAW 266 - Wreck of the Mary Ann

1811 wreck of English cargo vessel which stranded near Orford Haven on her passage with coal; a wooden sailing vessel.
Status: Casualty

Ipswich 02.11. `Two vessels, coal laden, are driven on shore on the beach near Orford River, one of which is totally lost and the other a complete wreck, but part of the cargo and, we are happy to add, the crews of both are saved.' (1)

`The MARY ANN, Harrison, of Sunderland, is on shore near Orford Ness, and it is feared will be a wreck. Crew saved.' (2)

`The MARY AND ANN, Harrison, of Sunderland, was driven on shore on Saturday morning, near Orfordness, and it is feared will be lost.' (3)

NB: This vessel appears in source (1) as UNIDENTIFIED, based on the information given in the original source, quoted in (1). The date of loss is given in this source as a reporting date of 02-NOV-1811, based on the issue date of the source consulted.

Master: Harrison (2)(3)

Date of Loss Qualifier: A

Additional sources cited in United Kingdom Shipwreck Index:
SC 02.11.1811