Maritime record LWT 671 - Wreck of the Whim

ENGLISH CUTTER, 1861
Status: Casualty

`Was seen in distress on the weather side of the Holm Sand. The Lowestoft lifeboat VICTORIA was launched, saving the crew of seven and was then towed down to the lugger SAUCY LASS, to effect a second rescue.' (2)

`Lowestoft, 13th Nov: The wind flew round this morning from east to west, blowing hard; it is now more moderate. The Lowestoft lifeboat went off to the WHIM (pilot cutter) of Yarmouth, and brought her crew ashore, the vessel being in a dangerous position near the Holm Sand; the lifeboat and steam tug afterwards went out and brought her in.' (3)

Source (2) gives the date of loss as 14-NOV-1861; source (1) indicates a reporting date of 13-NOV-1861, and the possibility that the vessel was not a total wreck.

Crew: 7

Date of Loss Qualifier: A

Additional sources cited in United Kingdom Shipwreck Index:
TSLL.p23