Maritime record COR 130 - Wreck of the Samuel
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Summary
Location
| Grid reference | TM 5598 9810 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM59NE |
| Civil Parish | CORTON, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
ENGLISH SCHOONER, 1853
Status: Casualty
`Vessel drove ashore and was lost in wind conditions ESE force 10 accompanied by thick snow squalls. estimated loss on vessel, which was not insured, was 500 pounds [sterling]; loss on the cargo, which was insured at London, 120 pounds [sterling].' (1)
`Lowestoffe, 28th December - The following vessels are ashore between this place and Corton...SAMUEL (schooner) of Clay...' (2)
`Yarmouth, 28th December - The vessels reported on shore near Corton were...the SAMUEL (schr) of Clay, Partlett, from Shields to Blakeney...' (3)
Master: Partlett
Crew: 5
Date of Loss Qualifier: A
Additional sources cited in United Kingdom Shipwreck Index:
BOT Wk Rtn 1853 p83
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.
- --- SSF60146 Source Unchecked: Lloyds of London. 1969. Lloyd's list. No.12,406, 28-DEC-1853.
- --- SSF60146 Source Unchecked: Lloyds of London. 1969. Lloyd's list. No.12,407, 29-DEC-1853.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jun 10 2022 10:01AM