Maritime record LWT 814 - Wreck of the Betsey
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Summary
Wreck of the Betsey, 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 grounded en route from Sunderland to London. Subsequently towed off but foundered 2 cables from the shore: a wooden sailing vessel.
Status: Casualty
`Lowestoft, April 13 The BETSEY, Byers, of and for London from Sunderland was assisted off the Newcome Sand this morning but sank two cable's length from shore and will go to pieces.' (1)
Ran onto Newcome Sand near Lowestoft, towed off but sank two cables from the shore. (2)
Master: Byers (1)(2)
Date of loss qualifier: A
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jun 21 2022 11:10AM