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Maritime record TR 37 SW 87 - Hardiese
Summary
CARGO VESSEL, 1779
Status: Casualty
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3017 7016 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR37SW |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
`The HARDIESE, Frees, from Gottenburgh to London, drove from her anchors off Orfordness and is on shore near Birchington; hope to save the cargo.' (2)
An alternative version of the name in the more conventional spelling of HARDIESSE has also been given.
Master: Frees
Date of Loss Qualifier: A
<1> 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.
<2> Lloyd's, 1964, Lloyd's register of British and foreign shipping 1764-1945 (Bibliographic reference). SKE6341.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> 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.
- <2> SKE6341 Bibliographic reference: Lloyd's. 1964. Lloyd's register of British and foreign shipping 1764-1945.
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Record last edited
Oct 10 2025 4:07PM