Maritime record LWT 724 - Wreck of the Thomas and William
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Summary
Location
| Grid reference | TM 5576 9287 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM59SE |
| Civil Parish | LOWESTOFT, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
ENGLISH CRAFT, 1772
Status: Casualty
`The THOMAS AND WILLIAM, Patterson, from Petersburgh to Bristol, is lost on Leostoff.' (1)
`Yarmouth, Jan.22: On Thursday morning last, in a hard gale of wind, the following ships were lost, or stranded, on the coasts of Norfolk and Suffolk, viz...the ship THOMAS AND WILLIAM, of Scarborough, burthen 180 tons, William Loft master, bound from Petersburgh to Bristol, laden with iron and deals, was, in hard blowing weather, drove on shore at Lowestoffe...where she now lies...great part of the cargo of the THOMAS AND WILLIAM of Scarbro', is saved.' (3)
Source (2) expresses the date of loss as the LL.reporting date of 24-JAN-1772.
Master: Patterson (1)(2); William Loft (3)
Date of Loss Qualifier: A
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.
- --- SSF60149 News Paper: 1827. Norwich Mercury. 25-JAN-1772, No.1136.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jun 15 2022 12:13PM