Maritime record LWT 744 - Wreck of the Martin
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Summary
Location
| Grid reference | TM 5571 9061 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM59SE |
| Civil Parish | LOWESTOFT, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
1802 wreck of English cargo vessel which stranded on the Newcome Sand en route from Liverpool or Chester to Newcastle-upon-Tyne with lead; a wooden sailing vessel.
Status: Casualty
`The MARTIN, Mortimore, from Liverpool to Newcastle, was stranded near Lowestoff the 23rd inst. Part of the cargo saved.' (2)(3)
`Yarmouth, July 27. On the morning of the 23d inst. the MARTIN, of Liverpool, William Mortimer master, from Chester bound to Newcastle, with lead, struck on the Newcome Sand, off Lowestoft, and is lost; part of the cargo will be saved.' (4)
Master: Mortimore (1)(2)(3); William Mortimer (4)
Date of Loss Qualifier: A
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. 27-JUL-1802, No.4276.
- --- SSF60153 News Paper: Newcastle Courant. 31-JUL-1802, No.6564.
- --- SSF60154 News Paper: Newcastle Advertiser. 31-JUL-1802, No.722.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jun 15 2022 2:46PM