Wreck of 19th century English Barge, Sultan, Tilbury (EHER 82438)
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Summary
The English Barge Sultan sank in 1886 following collision in calm conditions with the SS HALLETT, of London. Sultan departed Plumstead for Gravesend Reach, in a calm wind.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 6518 7514 (point) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | THURROCK, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Information from NRHE
The English Barge Sultan sank in 1886 following collision in calm conditions with the SS HALLETT, of London. Sultan departed Plumstead for Gravesend Reach, in a calm wind.
It was built in 1876, owned by T. Gardiner, London and mastered by Moore. J 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. 90. p. 171.
- <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 7, Thames (BG).
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 896638
- National Monuments Record: TQ 67 NE 55