Maritime record LWT 614 - Wreck of a brig
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Summary
Wreck of a brig, 1776
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 5415 8998 (1m by 0m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM58NW |
| Civil Parish | LOWESTOFT, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
ENGLISH BRIG, 1776
Status: Casualty
`Yarmouth, Jan.6: Tuesday last, a brig, supposed to belong to Hull, attempting to go over the Stanford too soon of (sic) the tide, struck so heavily, that she sunk off Pakefield, and all on board perished; the wind blowing hard at east and a great sea, no assistance could be given.' (1)
Crew Lost: all
Date of Loss Qualifier: A
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jun 8 2022 11:20AM