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Maritime record TR 44 NW 28 - Merlin
Summary
The wreck of the MERLIN, and English galley which stranded halfway between Dover and Deal on the 4th of December 1676, as a result of heavy winds. Constructed of wood, she was a sailing vessel.
Status: Casualty
Location
| Grid reference | TR 4384 4666 (point) NLO |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR44NW |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
'Dec. 4. Deal. Richard Watts to Williamson. The Virginia fleet all sailed yesterday afternoon. Last night the wind blew very hard at E.N.E and about 3 this mornng was a whole storm, about which time about half way between Dover and Deal ran aground the MERLIN galley (formerly the King's ship) from the Canaries. She was coming into the Downs when she met with this disaster. Much more than a topsail gail at E.N.E.' (1)
Date of Loss Qualifier: Actual date of loss
<1> Calendar of State Papers Domestic, 1676-1677 CAR II 387 109, Page Nos. 442 (Bibliographic reference). SKE6354.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE6354 Bibliographic reference: Calendar of State Papers Domestic. 1676-1677 CAR II 387 109, Page Nos. 442.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jun 24 2024 1:33PM