Vessel drove ashore and struck in wind conditions S force 9. In their hurry to show distress signals, the crew upset and ignited some turpentine with which they were going to soak some old canvas, which set fire to the ship. Value of vessel 1,910, value of cargo 335. Construction: Felt and yellow metal Year Built: 1867 Builder: Robinson Master: W Holmes Date of Loss Qualifier: A Additional sources cited in United Kingdom Shipwreck Index. Board of Trade Wreck Return 1865-74 Romney Marsh Summary p3; Lloyds Register 1868-9 No.135(S) p416

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