19th century wreck of British cutter, Flirt, Thames Haven (EHER 82340)
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Summary
A British cutter sunk in 1884.
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 spritsail barge BUCKLAND, of Rochester, in wind conditions E force 5. <1>
Master: E M Foster
Crew: 3
Owner: E M Foster, Woolwich
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: BOT.Wk.Rtn.1884 Appendix C Table 1 p138(414).
Sources
- <1> 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
- National Monuments Record: TQ 78 SE 59
- NRHE identifier: 1253081