Wreck of 19th century British craft, Nancy, Pie Sand (EHER 81586)
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Summary
Wreck of a wooden British sailing vessel craft which stranded on the Pie Sand during a gale in 1836, en route from Sunderland to London.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TM 2504 2622 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FRINTON AND WALTON, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Information from NRHE
1836 wreck of British craft which stranded on the Pie Sand during a gale, on route from Sunderland to London; a wooden sailing vessel.
'Lowestoffe...19th. The gale continued all yesterday…'
'Harwich, 19th Feb. The NANCY, Clark, from Sunderland to London, is wrecked on the Pye Sand. Crew saved.' <1> <2>
The master was Clark. <1> <2>
Date of Loss Qualifier: Actual date of loss
Sources
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1366237
- National Monuments Record: TM 22 SW 34