Maritime record LWT 643 - Wreck of the Exchange
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Summary
Wreck of the Exchange, 1763
Location
| Grid reference | TM 5652 9295 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM59SE |
| Civil Parish | LOWESTOFT, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
ENGLISH CARGO VESSEL, 1763
Status: Casualty
`The EXCHANGE, Brad, from Newcastle for Plymouth, was lost the 2nd inst. near Leostoffe with all the crew, except the master and two boys.' (2)
`Yarmouth, Dec. 6. In the hard gale of wind on Friday morning last, the following ships were driven ashore: At Lowestoft and Kessingland...EXCHANGE of Lynn, John Bradd master, with coals from Newcastle for Plymouth; the ship, cargo, and 8 men lost.' (4)
Master: Brad (2); John Bradd (4)
Crew: 11
Crew Lost: 8
Date of Loss Qualifier: A
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- 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.
- --- SSF60145 Source Unchecked: 1992. United Kingdom shipwreck index.
- --- SSF60146 Source Unchecked: Lloyds of London. 1969. Lloyd's list. 06-DEC-1763, No.2912.
- --- SSF60149 News Paper: 1827. Norwich Mercury. 10-DEC-1763, No.709.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jun 13 2022 4:06PM