Wreck of Brig, Friendship, Colne Point (EHER 81150)
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Summary
Wreck of Brig, Friendship, sunk in 1815.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TM 1068 1209 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TENDRING, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Information from NRHE data transfer.
Other vessels were reported lost on the Essex coast on this Sunday night, `during a heavy gale at ENE' as reported from the Downs. <1>
`A brig from Archangel, laden with deals and iron, was lost on the Knowle Sand on Sunday night.' <1>
Sale from the brig FRIENDSHIP, wrecked on Knoll. <2>
Date of Loss Qualifier: A
Additional sources cited in The Salvagers:
Colchester Gazette, 16.12.1815
Sources
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1344497
- National Monuments Record: TM 11 SW 26