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Maritime record TR 34 SW 436 - Wreck of British king, Dover, Kent
Summary
The British King was a Merchant vessel which sank in Dover Harbour in 1789 while on route between London and Seville. (location accurate to the nearest 100m based on avilable information)
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3326 4061 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Lloyd's list (No 2152 8th of December 1789) notes that: 'The British King (sailed by) Smith from London to Seville is sank in Dover Harbour, cargo saved.' (1)
<1> Lloyds Coffee House, 1734, Lloyd's List: shipping journal, 2152 18-DEC-1789, Page Nos. N/a (Bibliographic reference). SKE31904.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SKE31904 Bibliographic reference: Lloyds Coffee House. 1734. Lloyd's List: shipping journal. 2152 18-DEC-1789, Page Nos. N/a. [Mapped feature: #15419 Wreck site, ]
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jul 29 2019 5:23PM