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Maritime record TR 34 SW 315 - Wreck of Thistle, Dover, Kent
Summary
The Thistle was a Merchant Brig that sank following a collision with another vessel in windy conditions near Dover. (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 |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Sank following collision with the SS REBECCA, of London, in wind conditions S force 2. Year Built: 1869 Builder: Blamey Construction: Iron bolts Owner: J D Lelenn, Mevagissey Master: W Hooper Crew: 6 Crew Lost: 0 Passengers: 0 Date of Loss Qualifier: A Additional sources cited in United Kingdom Shipwreck Index. Board of Trade Wreck Return 1881 Appx.Pts.I-IV p133; Lloyds Register 1880-1 No.249(T) p977 (1)
No further information available
<1> United Kingdom shipwreck index, Page Nos. N/a (Bibliographic reference). SKE6340.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SKE6340 Bibliographic reference: United Kingdom shipwreck index. Page Nos. N/a. [Mapped feature: #11711 Wreck site, ]
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jul 29 2019 12:27PM