Early 20th century wreck of English barge, Effort, Benfleet Creek (EHER 82383)
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Summary
The English barge was built in 1856 and sunk in 1904.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 823 828 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
Vessel caught fire whilst loading cargo [at Benfleet Creek] and burnt out in wind conditions W force 2. <1>
Built: 1856
Master: W Bingham
Crew: 2
Owner: F G Sheppard, Southend-on-Sea
Date of Loss Qualifier: A
Admiralty chart: 1183a 15-07-83, 1185 02-11-73
Additional sources cited in United Kingdom Shipwreck Index: BOT.Wk.Rtn.1904 Appendix C Table 1 p154(658).
Sources
- <1> SEX76230 Bibliographic reference: Larn, B. and Larn, R.. 1997. Shipwreck index of the British Isles, volume 3. The east coast of England : Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Lincolnshire, Yorkshire, County Durham, Northumberland. 3. Section 1.
Other References
- National Monuments Record: TQ 88 SW 48
- NRHE identifier: 1267975