Maritime record COR 135 - Wreck of the Jennet
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Summary
Wreck of the Jennet, 1784
Location
| Grid reference | TM 5598 9810 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM59NE |
| Civil Parish | CORTON, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
SCOTTISH CARGO VESSEL, 1784
Status: Casualty
`Yarmouth 4. Yesterday drove on shore near Corton, in a hard gale of wind, the JENNET...loaded with oil, fruit and cork; the ship quite a wreck; the crew and part of the cargo saved.' (1)
Source (2) specifies the fruit cargo as citrus fruit.
Master: James Curry
Date of Loss Qualifier: A
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jun 10 2022 10:52AM