Maritime record COR 148 - Wreck of the Prince George
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Summary
Wreck of the Prince George, 1703
Location
| Grid reference | TM 5598 9810 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM59NE |
| Civil Parish | CORTON, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
1703 wreck of English brigantine which stranded in Corton Roads during the "Great Storm", while outward-bound from Great Yarmouth for the Straits of Gibraltar. Constructed of wood, she was a sailing vessel.
Status: Casualty
Yarmouth November 29th. '...As to the ships bound with fish for the Straits formerly mentioned, some of them have lost their masts, others received damage, and 2 lost, viz. the MARY galley and PRINCE GEORGE brigantine, the first sunk, and the latter stranded on the shore in Corton Road.' (1)
Date of Loss Qualifier: Actual date of loss
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SSF60272 News Paper: Daily Courant. 02-DEC-1703, No. 408.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jun 10 2022 3:52PM