Maritime record COV 177 - Wreck of the Maria
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Summary
Wreck of the Maria, 1881
Location
| Grid reference | TM 5280 8180 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM58SW |
| Civil Parish | COVEHITHE, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
ENGLISH BRIG, 1881
Status: Casualty
`Lowestoft - October 15 - MARIA brig of Hartlepool, Shingles master, from Hartlepool for London (coal laden) struck at Covehithe Ness at 11am and filled with water; crew landed by Kessingland lifeboat; vessel probably a wreck.' (1)
Master: Shingles
Date of Loss Qualifier: A
Date of Loss 15 October 1881
Registration Place: Hartlepool
Manner of Loss: Stranded
Destination: London
Departure: Hartlepool
Cargo: Coal
Admiralty Chart - 1543 18-10-74
Admiralty Chart - 1504 11-02-77
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SSF60146 Source Unchecked: Lloyds of London. 1969. Lloyd's list. No.21051, 17-OCT-1881.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jan 8 2026 12:27PM