Maritime record LWT 736 - Wreck of the Cicero
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Summary
Location
| Grid reference | TM 5571 9059 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM59SE |
| Civil Parish | LOWESTOFT, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
ENGLISH SNOW, 1854
Status: Casualty
`Vessel stranded and lost in wind conditions WSW force 4, her sails, rigging etc being brought on shore and the crew saved.' (1)
`Lowestoffe, 22nd February - The CICERO, Sinclair, of and for Sunderland from Southampton, struck upon the south end of Newcome Sand this morning, filled with water, and will become a total wreck; crew saved. The sails, rigging & c. have been brought ashore.' (2)
Built: 1840
Where Built: Leith
Owner: R Stewart
Master: Sinclair
Additional Construction Details: Iron bolts; classed with Lloyds AE.1, Newcastle - Mediterranean
Date of Loss Qualifier: A
Additional sources cited in United Kingdom Shipwreck Index:
ADM Wk Rtn 1854 p39(399)
LR 1853 No.423(C)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jun 15 2022 2:20PM