Maritime record FEX 463 - Wreck of the John Hannah
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Summary
Location
| Grid reference | TM 2788 3318 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM23SE |
| Civil Parish | FELIXSTOWE, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
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Full Description
1887 wreck of English brigantine which stranded at Felixstowe while en route from Seaham to Ramsgate with coal. Built in 1869, she was a wooden sailing vessel.
Status: Casualty
Vessel stranded and lost in wind conditions SSW force 11. (1)(2)
JOHN HANNAH ashore at Felixstowe. `If the vessel breaks up it is expected the beach will be littered with coal from Landguard to Bawdsey Ferry.' (3)
Built: 1869 (1)(2)
Builder: Hannah (1)(2)
Where Built: Garlieston (1)(2)
Master: T Evenden Jnr. (1)(2)
Crew: 6 (1)(2)
Owner: Ramsgate Smack Owners' Ice Co. Ltd. (1)(2)
Date of Loss Qualifier: A
Additional sources cited in United Kingdom Shipwreck Index:
BOT.Wk.Rtn.1887 Appx.C Table 1 p128(750); LR.1887-8 No.785(J)
Additional sources cited in The Salvagers:
Harwich and Dovercourt Free Press 22.10.1887
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
May 26 2022 3:30PM