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Maritime record TR 34 SW 290 - Wreck of Lord Somers, Dover, Kent
Summary
Lord Somers was a British Sailing Vessel which sank near Dover during a 'violent gale of wind' on the 17th of December 1816 while on route between Montreal and London. (location accurate to the nearest 1km based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3326 4061 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
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Full Description
Lord Somers was a British sailing vessel, Master: Dickson Crew Lost: 0 Passengers: 0 Date of Loss Qualifier: R Additional sources cited in United Kingdom Shipwreck Index. Lloyds List No.5135, 17.12.1816(R); BOT.SCS.Wk.1816 Appx.7 p284 (1)
Lloyd's list (No. 5135 17th of December 1816) notes: 'Accounts of accidents and losses during violent gales of wind […] The Lord Somers (sailed by) Dickenson from Montreal to London was wrecked near Dover, the crew and a small part of the materials were saved'. (2)
<1> United Kingdom shipwreck index, Page Nos. N/a (Bibliographic reference). SKE6340.
<2> Lloyds Coffee House, 1734, Lloyd's List: shipping journal (Bibliographic reference). SKE31904.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jul 24 2019 3:32PM