TR 02 SE 40 - Nassau - Historic Environment Record

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Maritime record TR 02 SE 40 - Nassau

Summary

1820 incident in which a cargo vessel grounded near New Romney, en route from London to Bridport; this wooden sailing vessel was shortly afterwards recovered.

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Grid reference	TR 0857 2433 (point) NLO
Map sheet	TR02SE
District	FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT
Civil Parish	NEW ROMNEY, SHEPWAY, KENT

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Type and Period (1)

WRECK (Post Medieval - 1820 AD to 1820 AD)

Full Description

`The NASSAU, Walsh, from London to Bridport, ran on shore yesterday morning near New Romney and it was doubtful whether she could be got off.' (1)

`The cargo of the NEPEAU (not NASSAU, as stated 24th) Welch, from London to Bridport, on shore near New Romney, was discharged on Friday, without damage, and the vessel expected to be got off.' (2)

`The NEPEAN, Walsh, from London to Bridport, which was driven on shore near New Romney, 23d ulto. was got off on Monday night, and apparently with little damage.' (3)

Master: Walsh (1)(3); Welch (2)

Date of Loss Qualifier: A

<1> Lloyd's, 1969, Lloyd's list 1741-1945, 5545 24-NOV-1820, Page Nos. N/a (Bibliographic reference). SKE6342.

<2> Lloyd's, 1969, Lloyd's list 1741-1945, 28-NOV-1820, No.5546 (Bibliographic reference). SKE6342.

<3> Field report for monument TR 13 NE 18 - May, 1963, 08-DEC-1820, No.5549 (Bibliographic reference). SKE5342.

Sources/Archives (3)

<1> SKE6342 Bibliographic reference: Lloyd's. 1969. Lloyd's list 1741-1945. 5545 24-NOV-1820, Page Nos. N/a.
<2> SKE6342 Bibliographic reference: Lloyd's. 1969. Lloyd's list 1741-1945. 28-NOV-1820, No.5546.
<3> SKE5342 Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TR 13 NE 18 - May, 1963. 08-DEC-1820, No.5549.