Maritime record LWT 807 - Wreck of the Elizabeth
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Summary
Wreck of the Elizabeth, 1784
Location
| Grid reference | TM 5806 9435 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM59SE |
| Civil Parish | LOWESTOFT, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
1784 wreck of English cargo vessel which foundered in the Stanford Channel en route to St. David's with coal; a wooden sailing vessel.
Status: Casualty
`Newcastle, Nov. 27, 1784...On the 29th ult. the ELIZABETH, of this port, Capt. Anderson, laden with coals for St. David's, was lost at the Stamford, near Lowestoffe, the crew are saved.' (1)
NB: "St. David's" remains unidentified, possibly referring to St. David's in Pembrokeshire, but as Wales was also a coal-producing area this may not be correct.
Master: Anderson (1)
Date of Loss Qualifier: A
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SSF60153 News Paper: Newcastle Courant. 27-NOV-1784, No.5642.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jun 21 2022 10:26AM