Wreck of Medieval Cargo Vessel, Great Clacton (EHER 81199)

The 1418 wreck of a cargo vessel, which foundered off Great Clacton, as evidenced by the flotsam which was washed ashore from her, including a skiff and three chests of gowns and hides, either goods or personal effects. Constructed of wood, she was a sailing vessel.

Information from NRHE data transfer. 1418 wreck of a cargo vessel, which foundered off Great Clacton, as evidenced by the flotsam which was washed ashore from her, including a skiff and three chests of gowns and hides, either goods or personal effects. Constructed of wood, she was a sailing vessel. An inquisition was held at Chelmsford, 29 March 1419, to discover if any wreck of the sea in Essex had been concealed from the King. On 7 December 1418 a skiff, worth 20s, and three chests with furred gowns, skins, and other things therein, worth 10 marks, were cast ashore at Great Clacton. All were wreck of the sea. Later that same day they came into the hands of Richard, Bishop of London, at Great Clacton. The king has not yet been answered therefor. (1) All crew were likely lost <1> Date of Loss Qualifier: Actual date of loss Additional sources cited in source: Calendar of Inquisitions Miscellaneous, 1399 - 1422, No.565