Maritime record MWX1985 - Betsey 1815
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Summary
Sank near Abbotsbury, 8 March 1815.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
'The BETSEY, from Ferrol to Poole, was wrecked on Wednesday on Abbotsbury Beach.' (1)
The building date for this vessel is an estimate based on an average age at wrecking of twenty years. This average is derived from those vessels wrecked on the Dorset coast whose age at wrecking is known.
<1> 1745 onwards, Lloyds list, 14-MAR-1815, No.4955 (Serial). SWX8434.
<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1344053 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 5590 8450 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY58SE |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 9 000 0066
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 NW 112
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1344053
Record last edited
Sep 6 2024 4:37PM
