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Maritime record TR 35 SE 279 - Catharine
Summary
VESSEL LOST 1805 wreck of English brig which stranded near Walmer Castle en route from Shields to Grenada with coal; a wooden sailing vessel.
Status: Casualty
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3807 5011 (point) NLO |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR35SE |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Master: EDWARDS Date of Loss: R
`The CATHARINE, Edwards, from Shields to Grenada, is on shore near Walmer Castle, and it is feared will go to pieces.' (1)
`Deal, Dec. 27. During the tremendous gale last ngiht, the brig CATHARINE, Edwards, of London, from Shields, bound to Grenada, with coals, broke from her anchors, and run on shore near this place, where she now lies a mere wreck. Tomorrow they intend trying to get out the cargo, but it is feared very little will be saved.' (2)
Master: Edwards (1)(2)
Date of Loss Qualifier: A
<1> Lloyd's, 1969, Lloyd's list 1741-1945, 4284 31-DEC-1805, Page Nos. N/a (Bibliographic reference). SKE6342.
<2> 1806, Newcastle Courandt (Newspaper). SKE56134.
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Record last edited
Jun 5 2024 12:39PM