Maritime record TR 12 NW 69 - IDA

`...of and from London, for the West Coast of Africa with a general cargo, struck on the sands at Dymchurch this morning and is now a total wreck. Crew, except the bosun, and passengers saved.' (2)

Vessel lost in wind conditions SE force 11. (1)

Built: 1856
Where Built: Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Propulsion: Screw driven, 2 cylinder compound engine
Boilers: 1
Master: McKellar
Crew: 33
Crew Lost: 1
Owner: De Mattos

Date of Loss Qualifier: A

Additional sources cited in United Kingdom Shipwreck Index:
BOT.Summary 1850-61; LR.1855 No.9(I); LL.13260 29.09.1856

<1-2> 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.