Wreck of unknown vessel, 'William', off of Foulness Island (EHER 82435)

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Summary

Wreck of craft, lost in 1769. Status: Casualty.

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Grid reference	TR 0359 9316 (point) Location provided by NRHE data transfer.
Civil Parish	FOULNESS, ROCHFORD, ESSEX

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NRHE data transfer: 'Lynn, January 3rd. Yesterday the people belonging to the WILLIAM, Hardy, came here, having lost their ship off Fullness [sic], she sailed from hence the 20th of December, and was lost the 22nd by springing a sudden leak and going down immediately, the people saved themselves by their boats.' <1> Master: Hardy Date of Loss Qualifier: A. <2> NRHE summary description: Craft, 1769. Status: Casualty.

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<1> SEX76232 LIST: Lloyd, E. 1969. Lloyd's List. 09-JAN-1770, No.3542.
<2> SEX76233 LIST: United Kingdom shipwreck index.

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NRHE identifier: 1320794
National Monuments Record: TR 09 SW 15

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