Maritime record LWT 605 - Wreck of the Fame
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Summary
Wreck of the Fame, 1831
Location
| Grid reference | TM 5393 8977 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM58NW |
| Civil Parish | LOWESTOFT, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
1831 wreck of English collier which foundered off Pakefield. Laden with coal, she was a wooden sailing vessel.
Status: Casualty
`Lowestoffe 6th February: The FAME, of Sunderland, coal laden, sunk off Pakefield this morning. Crew saved.' (1)(3)(4)
Date of Loss Qualifier: Actual date of loss
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SSF60143 Bibliographic reference: Larn, R., Larn, B.. 1997. Shipwreck index of the British Isles, volume 3. The east coast of England : Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Lincolnshire.
- --- SSF60146 Source Unchecked: Lloyds of London. 1969. Lloyd's list. 08-FEB-1831, No.6610.
- --- SSF60147 News Paper: 1814. Durham County Advertiser. 11-FEB-1831, No.858 [old series]/32 [new series].
- --- SSF60162 News Paper: Newcastle Chronicle. 12-FEB-1831.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
May 31 2022 2:20PM