Maritime record MDO47920 - Unidentified 1739 French transport vessel
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Summary
1739 wreck of French transport vessel which was lost near Lyme Regis with military stores on her passage for Spain. Constructed of wood, she was a sailing vessel.
Status: Casualty
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
'London, Dec. 4...We hear of several vessels being lost on the west coast of England, particularly a large French ship off Lime, bound for Spain with bombs, granadoes, and other warlike stores.' (1)
NB: This vessel may have been lost in the storm reported on that area of the coast on 21 to 22 November, 1739, but this is at present not confirmed.
Date of Loss Qualifier: Reporting date of loss
<1> Sherbourne Mercury, Tuesday 11-DEC-1739, No.147 p2 (Serial). SWX4820.
<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1456272 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 3415 9145 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY39SW |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 39 SW 96
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1456272
Record last edited
Mar 28 2024 12:29PM
