Wreck of English humber keel, off of Foulness Island (EHER 82436)
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Summary
1829 wreck of English Humber keel which capsized and foundered off Foulness in rough wind and water conditions; a wooden sailing vessel.
Status: Casualty
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TR 0359 9316 (point) Location provided by NRHE data transfer. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FOULNESS, ROCHFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
'The JAMES, Artis, from Stockton, arrived at Yarmouth on 28th ult., saw off Foulness on 25th ult. a Humber keel, upset and sink; crew supposed to be drowned, the wind being at NE and a heavy sea running; she could not render her any assistance.'
Crew Lost: all.
Date of Loss Qualifier: Actual date of loss. <1>
NRHE summary description:
1829 wreck of English Humber keel which capsized and foundered off Foulness in rough wind and water conditions; a wooden sailing vessel.
Status: Casualty
Sources
- <1> SEX76873 Serial: Durham County Advertiser. Durham County Advertiser. p.3, 06-JUN-1829, No.770.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1409480
- National Monuments Record: TR 09 SW 21