Maritime record MWX1711 - Unidentified 1838 Cargo Vessel
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`Weymouth 30th Nov:...Several other vessels are supposed to have foundered, or driven on shore, in West Bay, during the gale, of which no particulars can be ascertained: one (supposed to be laden with wheat) was seen to go down off Portland at daylight this morning. Date of Loss Qualifier: A (1)
November 29th A brigantine from Poole, carrying grain, was wrecked on Chesil Beach. 1 saved.
The building date for this vessel is an estimate based on an average age at wrec
<1> 1745 onwards, Lloyds list, 01-DEC-1838, No.7719 (Serial). SWX8434.
<2> Le Pard, G, 1995-2003, Dorset Coast Forum Maritime Archaeological Database, Shipwreck 1053 (Digital archive). SWX8707.
<3> Trim, P, 1985 about, Shipwrecks, Abbotsbury to Portland. (Monograph). SWX8061.
<4> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1156362 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX8434 Serial: 1745 onwards. Lloyds list. 01-DEC-1838, No.7719.
- <2> SWX8707 Digital archive: Le Pard, G. 1995-2003. Dorset Coast Forum Maritime Archaeological Database. Shipwreck 1053.
- <3> SWX8061 Monograph: Trim, P. 1985 about. Shipwrecks, Abbotsbury to Portland. .
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1156362.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 67620 68250 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY66NE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 9 000 0829
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 66 NE 140
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1156362
Record last edited
Mar 1 2024 6:55PM
