Maritime record LWT 726 - Wreck of the Esther
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Summary
Wreck of the Esther, 1741
Location
| Grid reference | TM 5576 9287 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM59SE |
| Civil Parish | LOWESTOFT, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
1741 wreck of British collier which was lost near Lowestoft en route from Shields to London with coal; a wooden sailing vessel.
Status: Casualty
The vessel was reported lost on 03-MAR-1740.
`The ESTHER, Simpson, a collier, from Shields for London, is lost near Leostoff.' (1)(2)(4)
`The ESTHER, Thomas Simpson, from Shields for London, is lost near Leostaff.' (3)
Sources (2) and (3) follow source (1) in expressing the date of loss as 1740 (Old Style); the record has been amended to reflect New Style reckoning, i.e. 1741.
Master: Simpson (1)(2)(4); Thomas Simpson (3)
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.
- --- SSF60146 Source Unchecked: Lloyds of London. 1969. Lloyd's list. 03-MAR-1740, No.577.
- --- SSF60153 News Paper: Newcastle Courant. 14-MAR-1740/1, No.829.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jun 15 2022 12:40PM