19th century wreck of English barge, Miriam, near Chapman Light (EHER 82385)
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Summary
The English barge was sunk in 1886.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 766 817 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
Vessel caught fire and sank in wind conditions NE force 5. <1>
Master: W S Smith
Crew: 2
Owner: L Munns, Deptford
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.1886 Appendix C Table 1 p151(629).
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 88 SW 46
- NRHE identifier: 1253163