Maritime record LWT 800 - Wreck of the Langford
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Summary
Wreck of the Langford, 1870
Location
| Grid reference | TM 5576 9289 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM59SE |
| Civil Parish | LOWESTOFT, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
1870 wreck of English craft which was wrecked following a collision with the North Pier at Lowestoft; a wooden sailing vessel.
Status: Casualty
`During Wednesday night a gale of great violence blew from the west by south-west, attended with occasional showers. A telegram from Lowestoff, dated yesterday morning, says:- "Two wrecks occurred off this port on Wednesday evening...The second accident occurred through the LANGFORD, of Lowestoff, running into the North Pier, thereby becoming a total wreck, outside the harbour. Fortunately, in this case also the crew were saved.' (1)
Date of Loss Qualifier: A
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SSF50187 Article in serial: The Times (newspaper). 14-OCT-1870, No.26,881.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jun 20 2022 5:35PM