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19th century wreck of English barque, Hilarion, Hole Haven (EHER 82322)

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Summary

An English barque built in 1869 and sunk in 1881.

Map

Location

Grid reference TQ 766 817 (point)
Unitary Authority THURROCK, ESSEX

Type and Period

Description

NRHE data transfer: Vessel sank following collision with the Swedish SS ODIN in wind conditions WSW force 4. Destination given as East London. <1> - <3> Year Built: 1869 Builder: May Where Built: Shoreham Owner: Miss A.H. Hillier, Cranbrook Master: J. Binet Crew: 15 including 1 pilot and 2 stevedores Crew Lost: 2 Passengers: 3 Date of Loss Qualifier: A Admiralty chart: 1183a 15-07-83, 1185 02-11-73, 1186a 21-12-73, 2484c 03-11-78 Additional sources cited in United Kingdom Shipwreck Index: LR 1880-1, No.469(H)

Sources

  • <1> LIST: United Kingdom shipwreck index.
  • <2> 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.
  • <3> Report: Board of Trade Casualty Returns. Parliamentary Papers. 1883, v.63, p.134.

Other References

  • NRHE identifier: 896360
  • National Monuments Record: TQ 78 SE 37

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