19th century wreck of British barge, Gregory, near Chapman Light (EHER 82364)
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Summary
The British barge was built in 1797 and sunk in 1886.
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Location
| Grid reference | TQ 8157 8193 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
Sank following collision with the spritsail barge WALTER HAWTHORN of Rochester, in wind conditions W force 2, and was probably salvaged, repaired and returned to service, since she was reported stranded and a total wreck on 08-DEC-1886, one mile below the Chapman Light, in wind conditions S force 9. <1> <2>
There are two entries for this vessel in BOT, referring to the two incidents involving this vessel. <3>
<1> gives the date [01-SEP-1886] and position of loss as those of the first incident rather than the second.
Built: 1797
Master: H Mason
Crew: 2
Owner: H Mason and Co., Canewdon, Essex
Date of Loss Qualifier: A
Admiralty chart: 1183a 15-07-83, 1185 02-11-73
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 4.
- <2> SEX76233 LIST: United Kingdom shipwreck index.
- <3> SEX77193 Report: Board of Trade Casualty Returns. Parliamentary Papers. 1888, v.90, p.129,145.
Other References
- National Monuments Record: TQ 88 SW 42
- NRHE identifier: 1200398