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Maritime record TR 23 NW 840 - Cumberland
Summary
1734 wreck of American brigantine, which stranded near Folkestone en route from the Potomac River for London. "Lately" onstructed of wood, she was a sailing vessel.
Status: Casualty
Location
| Grid reference | TR 2410 3611 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR23NW |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
'From several London prints, December 12 . . . and the CUMBERLAND brigantine, lately built in Virginia, and bound from Potomack River to London, was lost the 6th inst. at night, near Folkestone; but the crews of both ships were saved.' (1)
Built: circa 1734 (1)
Where Built: Virginia, USA (1)
Date of Loss Qualifier: Actual date of loss
<1> Newcastle Courant (Newspaper). SKE56147.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE56147 Newspaper: Newcastle Courant.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Nov 18 2025 6:35PM