Maritime record LWT 782 - Wreck of the Reliance

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Summary

Wreck of the Reliance, 1808

Location

Grid reference TM 5805 9437 (point)
Map sheet TM59SE
Civil Parish LOWESTOFT, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

1808 wreck of English cargo vessel which stranded on the Holme Sand en route from Stockholm and/or Gothenburg to London with goods; a wooden sailing vessel.
Status: Casualty

`The RELIANCE, R. Sp- -[-], from Stockholm to London, is lost on the Home Sand, near Lowestoff.' (1)

[There are 2 or 3 damaged characters following the first two letters of the master's name.]

`The RELIANCE, of Bridlington, from Gottenburgh for London with goods, is on shore on Lowestoffe Beach.' (2)

Master: R Sp - - [-] (1)

Date of Loss Qualifier: R

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Source Unchecked: Lloyds of London. 1969. Lloyd's list. 20-DEC-1808, No.4311.
  • --- News Paper: Newcastle Advertiser. 24-DEC-1808, No.1054.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jun 20 2022 1:18PM

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