Maritime record LWT 747 - Wreck of the Mourick
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Summary
Wreck of the Mourick, 1814
Location
| Grid reference | TM 5571 9059 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM59SE |
| Civil Parish | LOWESTOFT, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
1814 wreck of English cargo vessel which foundered after grounding on the Newcome Sand. En route from Newcastle-upon-Tyne to Plymouth with coal, she was a wooden sailing vessel.
Status: Casualty
`The MOURICK, Dunn, of and from Newcastle to Plymouth, struck on the Newcombe Sand on Friday, and sunk in deep water. Crew saved.' (1)
Source (4) is virtually identical to source (1), adding that the vessel was "with coals".
`The MONRICH, Dunn, from Newcastle for Plymouth, struck on the Newcombe Sand, on Friday, and sunk.' (3)
Master: Dunn (1)(2)(3)(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. 20-DEC-1814, No.4932.
- --- SSF60147 News Paper: 1814. Durham County Advertiser. 24-DEC-1814, No.16.
- --- SSF60153 News Paper: Newcastle Courant. 24-DEC-1814, No.7217.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jun 15 2022 3:00PM