Maritime record LWT 755 - Wreck of the Union
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Summary
Wreck of the Union, 1855
Location
| Grid reference | TM 5804 9437 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM59SE |
| Civil Parish | LOWESTOFT, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
ENGLISH CRAFT, 1855
Status: Casualty
`Lowestoffe 7th November - The UNION, Bunday, of and from Portsmouth for Aberdeen, grounded yesterday morning on the Holm Sand, and is expected to become a total wreck; crew saved.' (1)
`Lowestoffe 8th November - The UNION, Bunday, from Portsmouth, which grounded on the Holm Sand on the 6th, has broken up.' (2)
Master: Bunday
Date of Loss Qualifier: A
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jun 16 2022 10:43AM