Maritime record TR 36 SE 240 - Edward
Summary
Location
Grid reference | TR 3848 6405 (point) NLO |
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Map sheet | TR36SE |
Civil Parish | RAMSGATE, THANET, KENT |
District | THANET, KENT |
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`Ramsgate, 13th Nov. During the greater part of last night and this morning it has blown a very heavy gale from the SW...' (1)
`The EDWARD, Falconer, from Shields to Plymouth, struck against the East Pier, Ramsgate, yesterday, during a violent gale at SW and went to pieces. Crew saved.' (1)
`Ramsgate, Nov. 13. During the greater part of last night and this morning, it has blown a heavy gale from the NW...The brig EDWARD, of Montrose, Falkner, master, with coals from Shields for Plymouth, struck the East Pier, and drove to the back of the East Head; she is since gone to pieces; fortunately, by the exertions of the people on the Head, all the crew were saved.' (2)
Master: Falconer (1); Falkner (2)
Date of Loss Qualifier: A
<1> Lloyd's, 1969, Lloyd's list 1741-1945, 5022 14-NOV-1815, Page Nos. N/a (Bibliographic reference). SKE6342.
<2> Durham County Advertiser, 18-NOV-1815, No.63 (Newspaper). SKE56145.
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Record last edited
Jun 7 2024 12:25PM