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> Newspaper: Newcastle Courant.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Nov 18 2025 6:35PM