Maritime record LWT 696 - Wreck of the Berthon
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Summary
Wreck of the Berthon, 1882
Location
| Grid reference | TM 5806 9437 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM59SE |
| Civil Parish | LOWESTOFT, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
NORWEGIAN BARQUE, 1882
Status: Casualty
Vessel stranded and lost in wind conditions E force 10. The Lowestoft lifeboat SAMUEL PLIMSOLL was towed out to the wreck by the tug DISPATCH. (2)
Departure expressed as `Sweenson, Sweden', which has not been identified.
Master: O T Stenerjui
Crew: 8
Owner: C Andersen, Frederickston
Date of Loss Qualifier: A
Additional sources cited in United Kingdom Shipwreck Index:
BOT.Wk.Rtn.1882 Appx.Pts.I-IV p108(756); Lowestoft Lifeboats, R Moore, 1977 p17
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jun 14 2022 4:53PM