Maritime record TR 14 NW 16 - Laura

Summary

1749 wreck of British transport vessel, which stranded near Walmer Castle in snowy conditions. She was outward-bound from London to Maryland with convicts, some of whom apparently made their escape from the wreck. Constructed of wood, she was a sailing vessel. Status: Casualty

Location

Grid reference TR 1188 4896 (point) NLO
Map sheet TR14NW
Civil Parish WALTHAM, CANTERBURY, KENT
District DOVER, KENT

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

<1> Lloyd's, 1969, Lloyd's list 1741-1945, 1376 31-JAN-1748, 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.

<3> Sherborne Mercury, 06-FEB-1749, No.2 (Newspaper). SKE56230.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Bibliographic reference: Lloyd's. 1969. Lloyd's list 1741-1945. 1376 31-JAN-1748, Page Nos. N/a.
  • <2> 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.
  • <3> Newspaper: Sherborne Mercury. 06-FEB-1749, No.2.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jun 24 2024 1:51PM