Maritime record TR 34 SE 437 - Ida

Summary

1911 wreck of English salvage vessel which began to leak while returning to Dover from salvage work on the PREUSSEN (901826)in Fan Bay, and was subsequently driven ashore under the South Foreland in fog. The incident resulted in a fortunate escape for the two-man crew, who used a sail salvaged from the PREUSSEN and oars washed ashore from their boat, for overnight shelter, before walking to Dover along the shore..The incident was apparently misreported in the national press as the misadventures of young boys rather than adult salvors, causing much amusement locally. Constructed of wood, she was powered by oars. Status: Casualty

Location

Grid reference TR 3699 4400 (point)
Map sheet TR34SE

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> 1911, The Dover Express (Newspaper). SKE55734.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Newspaper: 1911. The Dover Express.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jan 8 2024 3:27PM