Maritime record KSS 169 - Wreck of the Wellington
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Summary
Wreck of the Wellington, 1836
Location
| Grid reference | TM 5414 8605 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM58NW |
| Civil Parish | KESSINGLAND, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
ENGLISH CRAFT, 1836
Status: Casualty
Lowestoffe 4 February 1836. Early this morning the wind veered round from SSE to E and by N, and blew a heavy gale. At daylight, the beach from Pakefield to Covehithe was covered with broken spars, pumps, boats, & C. The WELLINGTON, Thurland, of Whitby, is totally wrecked on the Barnard: only the Mate is saved. (1)
Master: Thurland
Crew Lost: All but the Mate.
Date of Loss Qualifier: A
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SSF60146 Source Unchecked: Lloyds of London. 1969. Lloyd's list. 5-FEB-1836, No.7131.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jun 6 2022 3:12PM