Maritime record LWT 793 - Wreck of the Liverpool Packet
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Summary
Wreck of the Liverpool Packet, 1829
Location
| Grid reference | TM 5576 9288 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM59SE |
| Civil Parish | LOWESTOFT, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
1829 wreck of English craft which stranded near Lowestoft during a gale; a wooden sailing vessel.
Status: Casualty
`Lowestoffe 25th November: Yesterday and this morning during one of the most tremendous gales from E to ESE, the following vessels were driven on shore: LIVERPOOL PACKET, of Whitehaven, will be wrecked, one of the crew drowned.' (1)
Source (2) is identical, but continues: `The coast for miles is covered with wreck.'
Crew lost: 1 (1)
Date of Loss Qualifier: Actual date of loss
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jun 20 2022 4:40PM