19th century wreck of English craft, the 'Norfolk', Pye Sand (EHER 81662)
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Summary
The wreck of an English wooden sailing vessel named 'Norfolk' which stranded on the Pye Sand in 1848 on her voyage from Southwold.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TM 2488 2612 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FRINTON AND WALTON, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Information from the NRHE
The NORFOLK, a wooden sailing vessel, of and from Southwold, went ashore on the Pye and became a total wreck. <1>
Date of Loss Qualifier: R
The Essex Standard 22.12.1848 was cited as an additional source in The Salvagers.
Sources
- <1> SEX76231 Bibliographic reference: Benham, H.. 1980. The Salvagers. p 181.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1378067
- National Monuments Record: TM 22 SW 36