Maritime record LWT 746 - Wreck of the Conference
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Summary
Wreck of the Conference, 1814
Location
| Grid reference | TM 5576 9287 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM59SE |
| Civil Parish | LOWESTOFT, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
1814 wreck of British cargo vessel which stranded on the Newcome Sand en route from Newcastle-upon-Tyne to London with coal; a wooden sailing vessel.
Status: Casualty
`The CONFERENCE, Liverich, from Newcastle to London, struck on the Newcombe Sand, near Yarmouth, on Wednesday night, and filled with water. Crew saved.' (1)
Source (3) is identical to the above, but spells the master's name as Liverick.
NB: Source (2) expresses the cargo as coal; certainly the chief export from Newcastle-upon-Tyne, but not the only possible cargo.
Master: Liverich (1)(2); Liverick (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.
- --- SSF60146 Source Unchecked: Lloyds of London. 1969. Lloyd's list. 04-MAR-1814, No.4850.
- --- SSF60155 News Paper: Tyne Mercury. 08-MAR-1814, No.615.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jun 15 2022 2:56PM