Maritime record BAW 277 - Wreck of the True Britain
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Summary
Wreck of the True Britain, 1781
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 3779 4295 (1m by 0m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM34SE |
| Civil Parish | BAWDSEY, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
1781 wreck of English craft which was lost attempting to enter Orford Haven; a wooden sailing vessel.
Status: Casualty
`Newcastle, June 2, 1781...Last week the TRUE BRITAIN, Capt. Watt, of this port, was lost going into Orfordness.' (1)
NB: The conventional form of this name is TRUE BRITON, which has therefore been given as an alternate version of this vessel's name.
Master: Watt (1)
Date of Loss Qualifier: A
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF60153 News Paper: Newcastle Courant. 02-JUN-1781, No.5461.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
May 23 2022 1:53PM