Wreck of 19th century German brig, Adolphine, Halliday Flats (EHER 82313)
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Summary
1848 wreck of German brig which stranded on Halliday Flats while trying to make Harwich after grounding on the Gunfleet Sand; a wooden sailing vessel.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TM 2543 3083 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HARWICH, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Information from NRHE
Brig ADOLPHINE of Wismar struck the Gunfleet, then while making for Harwich she sank on the Halliday and became a total wreck. The crew and some of the cargo were saved. <1>
Date of Loss Qualifier: R
Sources
- <1> SEX76231 Bibliographic reference: Benham, H.. 1980. The Salvagers. p. 181.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1377922
- National Monuments Record: TM 23 SE 208