Maritime record LWT 783 - Wreck of the Bee
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Summary
Location
Grid reference | TM 5572 9060 (point) |
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Map sheet | TM59SE |
Civil Parish | LOWESTOFT, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
1814 wreck of English brig which foundered after grounding on the Newcome Sand on her passage with coal; a wooden sailing vessel.
Status: Casualty
`The brig BEE, of North Yarmouth, laden with coals, struck on the Newcomb Sand off Lowestoffe 6th instrant, and sunk. Crew drowned.' (1)
`The BEE, Green, of Yarmouth, laden with coals, sunk off Lowestoff, 6th inst. Crew drowned.' (2)
`On the evening of the 6th, a loaded brig ran into the New Come Sands, abreast of the tower of Lowestoff, and soon after sunk, in deep water. It is feared all the crew perished.' (3)
Master: Green (2)
Crew Lost: all (1)(2)(3)
Date of Loss Qualifier: A
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jun 20 2022 1:32PM