Maritime record LWT 653 - Wreck of the Michel
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Summary
Wreck of the Michel, 1861
Location
| Grid reference | TM 5805 9437 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM59SE |
| Civil Parish | LOWESTOFT, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
FRENCH BRIG, 1861
Status: Casualty
`After going ashore in the Holm Sand, the Lowestoft lifeboat VICTORIA put out to her assistance, and saved all eight crew.' (2)
`Lowestoft, 25th July: The ST MICHEL, Landais, from Christiansand to Marans, with deals, is on shore on the Holm Sand; crew landed by the lifeboat.' (3)
Master: Landais
Crew: 8
Date of Loss Qualifier: A
Additional sources cited in United Kingdom Shipwreck Index:
JNLI.1865 Vol.5 p4; TSLL p29
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.
- --- SSF60145 Source Unchecked: 1992. United Kingdom shipwreck index.
- --- SSF60146 Source Unchecked: Lloyds of London. 1969. Lloyd's list. 25-JUL-1861, No.14759.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jun 13 2022 5:29PM