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Maritime record TR 02 SE 314 - Unknown wreck
Summary
1578 wreck of Dutch cargo vessel which stranded near Romney with an unspecified but considerable cargo; a wooden sailing vessel.
Status: Casualty
Location
| Grid reference | TR 0856 2432 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR02SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A Dutch ship wrecked near Romney lost £2,300 of a cargo worth £2,600. (1)
Date of Loss Qualifier: Reporting date of loss
Additional sources cited in VCH:
Acts of PC, 20.11.1578
<1> Victoria County History 2 Kent 1926 236 (R C Fowler) (OS Card Reference). SKE51247.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE51247 OS Card Reference: Victoria County History 2 Kent 1926 236 (R C Fowler).
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Sep 24 2025 11:34AM