Wreck of 19th century English brig, Autumn, Pye Sandbank (EHER 81570)
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Summary
The wreck of the English brig, Autumn, which was lost on the Pye Sandbank in 1810.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TM 2492 2615 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HARWICH, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Information from the NRHE
'The English brig 'AUTUMN', which was mastered by Thomas Day, of Whitby, was totally lost on Saturday morning on the Pye Sand, near Harwich.' <1> <2>
Wind conditions at Deal on the 10th, 'SW, blows very hard'. <1>
10 November, AUTUMN, brig. The brig AUTUMN, Thomas Day master, was wrecked on the Pye sandbank, near Harwich harbour, when the crew perished.
Additional sources cited in Shipwrecks of the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Eras: TT.14.11.1810. <3>
All crew were lost. <1> <2> <3> <4>
Date of Loss Qualifier: A
Sources
- <1> SEX76232 LIST: Lloyd, E. 1969. Lloyd's List. 13-NOV-1810, No. 4510.
- <2> SEX76650 Article: Newcastle Courant. Newcastle Courant. 17-NOV-1810, No. 6697.
- <3> SEX76649 Bibliographic reference: Grocott, T.. 1997. Shipwrecks of the Revolutionary and Napoleanic eras.
- <4> SEX76232 LIST: Lloyd, E. 1969. Lloyd's List. Section 1, Essex (CA).
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1264980
- National Monuments Record: TM 22 SW 20