Maritime record COR 111 - Wreck of the Gratitude
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Summary
Wreck of the Gratitude, 1834
Location
| Grid reference | TM 5547 9653 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM59NE |
| Civil Parish | CORTON, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
1834 wreck of English craft which foundered in Corton Roads following a collision. Constructed of wood, she was a sailing vessel.
Status: Casualty
'30th: The GRATITUDE of Sunderland, Consell, and the CERES, of London, drove athwart the FRIENDS, Duke, from Memel to Plymouth, in Corton Roads, during the gale on Tuesday night. The two former sunk in 8 fathoms water, and the latter is on shore on Pakefield Beach...Crews saved.' (1)
Master: Consell (1)(3)
Date of Loss Qualifier: Actual date of loss
Additional sources cited in United Kingdom Shipwreck Index:
BOT.SCS.Wk.1834 Appendix 7 p308(688)
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- 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.
- --- SSF60147 News Paper: 1814. Durham County Advertiser. 07-FEB-1834, No.1014.
- <S1> SSF60146 Source Unchecked: Lloyds of London. 1969. Lloyd's list. 04-FEB-1834, No.6922.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jun 8 2022 4:02PM