Maritime record BAW 282 - Wreck of the George

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Summary

Wreck of the George, 1830

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

1830 wreck of English craft which was lost near Orford High Light, on her passage to London; a wooden sailing vessel.
Status: Casualty

`Aldboro', 16th Nov. The GEORGE, Burn, of No. Shields, for London, was totally lost this morning near Orford High Light: crew saved.' (1)

Source (2) follows the above, and continues: `It is blowing very heavy from the south.'

Master: Burn (1)(2)

Date of Loss Qualifier: Actual date of loss

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <S1> Source Unchecked: Lloyds of London. 1969. Lloyd's list. 19-NOV-1830, No.6587.
  • <S2> News Paper: 1814. Durham County Advertiser. 26-NOV-1830, No.847 [old series]/21 [new series].

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

May 23 2022 3:18PM

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