Wreck site of post medieval English craft, Scipio, Middle Sand, Harwich (EHER 81869)
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Summary
An 1812 wreck of an English craft, Scipio, which stranded on the Middle Sand during a gale; a wooden sailing vessel.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TM 2448 2921 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HARWICH, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Information from NRHE:
An 1812 wreck of English craft, Scipio, which stranded on the Middle Sand during a gale; a wooden sailing vessel.
<1> reports 'The SCIPIO of North Shields, was lost in the Swin 28th ult. Crew saved.'
<2> reports 'In the night of the 28th ult. The SCIPIO, of North Shields, Mr Henry Bone, owner, was lost on the Middle, in the Swin, in a gale. Crew saved in the long-boat, and arrived at London.'
The owner was Henry Bone.
Date of Loss Qualifier: A <3>
Sources
- <1> SEX76232 LIST: Lloyd, E. 1969. Lloyd's List. 08-SEP-1812, No.4700.
- <2> SEX76872 Bibliographic reference: Tyne Mercury. 1812. Tyne Mercury. 08-SEP-1812, No.538.
- <3> SEX76870 Bibliographic reference: R and B Larn. 1995. Shipwreck index of the British Isles, volume 2 : Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Sussex, Kent (Mainland), Kent (Downs), Goodwin Sands, Thames. 2. Section 7, Thames (BG).
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1250441
- National Monuments Record: TM 22 NW 40