Maritime record COR 131 - Wreck of the Snipe
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Summary
Wreck of the Snipe, 1853
Location
| Grid reference | TM 5598 9810 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM59NE |
| Civil Parish | CORTON, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
ENGLISH BRIG, 1853
Status: Casualty
`Vessel stranded and lost in wind conditions ESE force 10 accompanied by thick snow.' (1)
`Yarmouth, 28th December - The vessels reported on shore near Corton were...the SNIPE, Frost (brig), of and for faversham from Shields, which has since become a total loss.' (2)
Master: Frost
Date of Loss Qualifier: A
Additional sources cited in United Kingdom Shipwreck Index:
BOT Wk Rtn 1853 p83
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jun 10 2022 10:02AM