Maritime record MWX2434 - Chance
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Summary
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
`...is on shore upon or near Christchurch Ledge, about 3 leagues from Poole. (1) Master: Best. Date of Loss Qualifier: R.
This vessel is only known from documentary evidence. The location given is only approximate.
<1> 1745 onwards, Lloyds list, 10-MAR-1769, No 3457 (Serial). SWX8434.
<2> 1769, The Bristol Journal, 11-MAR-1769, No 2760 (Serial). SDO20472.
<3> Shipwreck index of the British Isles, volume 2 : Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Sussex, Kent (Mainland), Kent (Downs), Goodwin Sands, Thames Section 1, Hampshire (BA) (Monograph). SWX7133.
<5> Le Pard, G, 1995-2003, Dorset Coast Forum Maritime Archaeological Database, 1424 (Digital archive). SWX8707.
<6> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1234064 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
<6> Cumming, E, The Dorset shipwreck and maritime incident directory, 20 (Monograph). SDO16406.
Salisbury and Winchester Journal, Monday, 5/6/1769: “Poole: To be Sold by Auction: A very good Anchor, about 7 Cwt. And a new Cable of 10 inches, late belonging to the Chance, Best, of Bristol, wrecked near Christchurch.”
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SWX8434 Serial: 1745 onwards. Lloyds list. 10-MAR-1769, No 3457.
- <2> SDO20472 Serial: 1769. The Bristol Journal. 11-MAR-1769, No 2760.
- <3> SWX7133 Monograph: Shipwreck index of the British Isles, volume 2 : Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Sussex, Kent (Mainland), Kent (Downs), Goodwin Sands, Thames Section 1, Hampshire (BA).
- <5> SWX8707 Digital archive: Le Pard, G. 1995-2003. Dorset Coast Forum Maritime Archaeological Database. 1424.
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1234064.
- <6> SDO16406 Monograph: Cumming, E. The Dorset shipwreck and maritime incident directory. 20.
Finds (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 17830 90140 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 9 000 0977
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 19 SE 157
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1234064
Record last edited
Jan 18 2024 4:21PM
