Wreck of 19th century English Barge, Three Sisters, Tilbury (EHER 82437)
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Summary
The English barge, Three Sisters was sunk in 1880 following a collision with the SS Resolute.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 6515 7515 (point) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | THURROCK, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Information from NRHE
The English barge, Three Sisters sank in 1880 following a collision with the SS Resolute of Goole, in wind conditions W force two..
Three Sisters was built in 1839, owned and mastered W Bowman, Shoeburyness with a crew of two.
Date of Loss Qualifier: A
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Sources
- <1> SEX76233 LIST: United Kingdom shipwreck index.
- <2> SEX77193 Report: Board of Trade Casualty Returns. Parliamentary Papers. Vol. 63, p. 137.
- <3> 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, Thames (BG).
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 896342
- National Monuments Record: TQ 67 NE 53