Maritime record TQ 97 NW 69 - Castor

Summary

German Merchant Vessel, 1878

Location

Grid reference TQ 9094 7912 (point) NLO
Map sheet TQ97NW
District THANET, KENT

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

Sank following collision in calm conditions with the SS LUDWORTH, of London. Year Built: 1856 Owner: G F Schmidt Master: H Meyer Crew: 23 Crew Lost: 0 Passengers: 16 Passengers Lost: 0 Propulsion: Screw driven, 2 cylinder compound engine Date of Loss Qualifier: A (1). Additional reference (2).


<1> United Kingdom shipwreck index, Page Nos. N/a (Bibliographic reference). SKE6340.

<2> Board of Trade Casualty Returns, 1878, Appx.Pts.I-IV, Page Nos. 116 (Bibliographic reference). SKE6357.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Bibliographic reference: United Kingdom shipwreck index. Page Nos. N/a.
  • <2> Bibliographic reference: Board of Trade Casualty Returns. 1878, Appx.Pts.I-IV, Page Nos. 116.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jul 11 2001 12:00AM