Maritime record LWT 732 - Wreck of the Tyne
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Summary
Location
| Grid reference | TM 5571 9060 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM59SE |
| Civil Parish | LOWESTOFT, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
1827 wreck of English craft which foundered after grounding on the Newcome Sand. En route from Newcastle-upon-Tyne to Chatham, she was a wooden sailing vessel.
Status: Casualty
`Lowestoffe, 20th Feb: Yesterday at about 4pm the TYNE of Newcastle, Jackson, bound to Chatham, during a strong wind from the E to ESE drove over the Newcome Sand, and immediately sunk in deep water. Crew saved.' (1)
`The TYNE, Jackson, from Newcastle to Chatham, was driven on Newcome Sand on Monday, and sunk in deep water. Crew saved.' (3)
`Yarmouth, Feb. 20. The TYNE, from Newcastle, Jackson, for Chatham, struck on the Newcombe Sand yesterday afternoon and sunk. The crew were picked up in their own boat by a Lowestoffe boat, and landed at that place last night.' (4)
Built: 1809 (2)
Master: Jackson (1)(2)(3)(4)
Date of Loss Qualifier: Actual date of loss
Additional sources cited in United Kingdom Shipwreck Index:
BOT.SCS.Wk.11827 Appendix 8 p332(712); LR.(ins)
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- 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. 23-FEB-1827, No.6197.
- --- SSF60147 News Paper: 1814. Durham County Advertiser. 24-FEB-1827, No.651.
- --- SSF60153 News Paper: Newcastle Courant. 24-FEB-1827, No.7846.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jun 15 2022 1:25PM