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Maritime record TR 34 SW 331 - Wreck of Bacchus, Dover, Kent
Summary
The Bacchus was a british sailing vessel which sank on 12th of December 1772 near Dover while on route between Lime and Harwich with a cargo of timber. (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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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Bacchus British sailing vessel, Master: Cuff Crew Lost: 0 Date of Loss Qualifier: A Additional sources cited in United Kingdom Shipwreck Index. Lloyds List No.3833, 15.12.1772(Tue). (1)
Lloyd's List (No. 3833 15th of December 1772) notes: 'The Bacchus (sailed by) Cuff, from Lime to Harwich with timber was lost last Saturday near Dover, the crew saved and are in hopes of saving some of the cargo.' (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 5:08PM