Early 20th century wreck of English barge, Laurence, near Chapman Lighthouse (EHER 82355)
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Summary
The English barge was built in 1896 and sunk in 1918.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 815 819 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
Sank following collision with the SS BLOOMFIELD, of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. <1> - <3>
Built: 1896
Crew: 2
Date of Loss Qualifier: A
Admiralty chart: 1183a 15-07-83, 1185 02-11-73
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. 1920, v.40, p.40.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 897416
- National Monuments Record: TQ 88 SW 38