19th century wreck of Welsh schooner, Catharina, Thames Haven (EHER 82325)
Please read our guidance about the use of Essex Historic Environment Record data.
Summary
A Welsh schooner vessel built in 1840 and sunk in 1889.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 766 817 (point) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | THURROCK, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
1889 wreck of Welsh schooner which foundered following an explosion of her cargo while leaving Thames Haven for Bristol with benzine; a wooden sailing vessel built in 1840. <1> <2>
Weather conditions calm. <3>
Built: 1840
Master: J. Evans
Crew: 4
Crew Lost: 1
Owner: J. Evans, Pwllheli
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> 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.
- <3> SEX77193 Report: Board of Trade Casualty Returns. Parliamentary Papers. 1890-1891, v.76, p.43.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 896701
- National Monuments Record: TQ 78 SE 55