19th century wreck of British barge, Alfred, Thames Haven (EHER 82324)
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Summary
A British barge in 1872 and sunk in 1889.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 766 817 (point) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | THURROCK, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
Sank following collision with the spritsail barge JAMES, of Rochester, in wind conditions WSW force 4. <1> <2>
Vessel on a fishing and return trip when lost. <3>
Built: 1872
Master: E.G. White
Crew: 1
Passengers: 1
Passengers Lost: 1
Owner: A. Shuttlewood, Gravesend
Date of Loss Qualifier: A
Admiralty chart: 1183a 15-07-83, 1185 02-11-73, 1186a 21-12-73, 2484c 03-11-78
Sources
- <1> SEX76233 LIST: United Kingdom shipwreck index.
- <2> SEX77193 Report: Board of Trade Casualty Returns. Parliamentary Papers. 1890-1891, v.76, p.158.
- <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.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 896699
- National Monuments Record: TQ 78 SE 54