Maritime record COV 178 - Wreck of the Edith Marie
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Summary
Wreck of the Edith Marie, 1885
Location
| Grid reference | TM 5280 8180 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM58SW |
| Civil Parish | COVEHITHE, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
ENGLISH SCHOONER, 1885
Status: Casualty
Vessel stranded and lost near the Coastguard Station in wind conditions SW force 6. (1)
Built: 1877
Master: J Ford
Owner: W C Oldridge, Lincs.
Crew: 4
Passengers: 1
Date of Loss Qualifier: A
Date of Loss: 25 October 1885
Registration Place: Kingston upon Hull
Manner of Loss: Stranded
Destination: Kingston upon Hull
Departure: London
Cargo: Linseed Oil
Admiralty Chart - 1543 18-10-74
Admiralty Chart - 1504 11-02-77
Additional sources cited in United Kingdom Shipwreck Index:
BOT Wk Rtn 1883-6 Appx C Table 1 p121(599)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- 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.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 8 2026 12:40PM