Maritime record LWT 662 - Wreck of the Thomas and Mary
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Summary
Location
| Grid reference | TM 5569 9060 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM59SE |
| Civil Parish | LOWESTOFT, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
1829 wreck of English brig which stranded on the south end of the Newcome Sand on her passage from Newcastle-upon-Tyne with coal; a wooden sailing vessel.
Status: Casualty
`Went on the south end of the Newcome Sand. The Lowestoft lifeboat, after crossing the Newcome, ran to windward of the vessel, veered down to her, and although the heavy seas were breaking over both vessels, managed to take off the master, eight men and a boy.' (2)
`Yarmouth 24th November: The THOMAS AND MARY, Wilson, of Newcastle, in running through the Stanford yesterday, struck on the Newcome Sand and was wrecked. Crew saved by the life boat.' (3)
Master: Wilson (3)
Crew: 10 (1)(2)
Date of Loss Qualifier: Actual date of loss
Additional sources cited in United Kingdom Shipwreck Index:
SLL.p15
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. 27-NOV-1829, No.6485.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jun 14 2022 11:53AM