Maritime record TR 36 SE 264 - Endeavour
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3848 6405 (point) NLO |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR36SE |
| Civil Parish | RAMSGATE, THANET, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
`Extract of a letter from Ramsgate, 6th March: I am sorry to acquaint you that the tempestuous weather of yesterday and today has occasioned two unfortunate accidents: a sloop called the ENDEAVOUR, Capt. Souter, from Ipswich to Southampton, struck on a rock near this port; the crew unfortunately took to their boat, to the number of five, including the captain, and all perished.' (1)
Wind conditions at Deal SE on the 5th. (1)
Master: Souter
Crew: 5 (1); 6 (2)
Crew Lost: 5 (1); 6 (2)
Date of Loss Qualifier: A
Additional sources cited in United Kingdom Shipwreck Index:
CJ 11-MAR-1783 (Tue)®
<1> Lloyd's, 1969, Lloyd's list 1741-1945, 1444 07-MAR-1783, Page Nos. N/a (Bibliographic reference). SKE6342.
<2> Larn, Richard and Bridget, 1995, Shipwreck index of the British Isles, volume 2 : Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Sussex, Kent (Mainland), Kent (Downs), Goodwin Sands, Thames (Bibliographic reference). SKE31910.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SKE6342 Bibliographic reference: Lloyd's. 1969. Lloyd's list 1741-1945. 1444 07-MAR-1783, Page Nos. N/a.
- <2> SKE31910 Bibliographic reference: Larn, Richard and Bridget. 1995. Shipwreck index of the British Isles, volume 2 : Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Sussex, Kent (Mainland), Kent (Downs), Goodwin Sands, Thames.
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Record last edited
Jun 13 2024 12:32PM