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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> SKE6342 Bibliographic reference: Lloyd's. 1969. Lloyd's list 1741-1945. 1376 31-JAN-1748, 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.
- <3> SKE56230 Newspaper: Sherborne Mercury. 06-FEB-1749, No.2.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jun 24 2024 1:51PM