Maritime record MDO47965 - Unidentified 1678 Irish cargo vessel
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Summary
1678 wreck of an Irish cargo vessel, which was wrecked off Charmouth during a storm, evidenced by deceased crew members coming ashore here. Constructed of wood, she was a sailing vessel.
Status: Casualty
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
'March 20. Lyme. Anthony Thorold to Williamson...Since the last great storm there is much wreck on this coast and at Charmouth some dead men came ashore. We judge it to be an Irish vessel from St. Malo. The merchant of her some of our people pretend to know, having besides his crucifix some other signals...' (1)
Date of Loss Qualifier: Reporting date of loss
<1> Calendar of State Papers Domestic, Charles II, 1678, March 1678, No. 111, 20-MAR-1678 (Monograph). SWX4893.
<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1620082 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 3645 9145 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY39SE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 39 SE 28
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1620082
Record last edited
Apr 9 2024 10:48AM
