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Maritime record TR 35 SE 343 - Unknown
Summary
The wreck of a cargo vessel which was 'staved to pieces' on the 25th of February 1677, after she stranded near Walmer Castle, Kent as a result of strong winds. She was in ballast bound for Seville. Constructed of wood, she was a sailing vessel.
Status: Casualty
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3819 5272 (point) NLO |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR35SE |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
'Feb. 25. Deal. Richard Watts to Williamson. Yesterday were about 120 small and great vessels in the Downs. The wind began to tiffle at N.E. and the small vessels weighed and sailed. But, the wind of a sudden increasing, a small vessel in ballast bound for Seville ran ashore near Walmer Castle and was suddenly staved to pieces on the beach. The seamen were saved.' (1)
Date of Loss Qualifier: Actual date of loss
<1> Calendar of State Papers Domestic, 1677 CCVII JUN-1677, Page Nos. 254 (Bibliographic reference). SKE6354.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE6354 Bibliographic reference: Calendar of State Papers Domestic. 1677 CCVII JUN-1677, Page Nos. 254.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 3 2024 3:56PM