Wreck of 19th century English Barge, H.C, Tilbury (EHER 82441)
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Summary
English Barge, H.C. sank following collision with the German SS ADLER, in wind conditions NW force 1.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 6517 7515 (point) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | THURROCK, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Information from NRHE
English Barge, H.C. sank following collision with the German SS ADLER, in wind conditions NW force 1. Departure given as Lower Hope. Vessel described as a spritsail barge.
It was built in 1886. It was owned by H Covington, London and mastered by T Gambrell. 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. 78, p. 151.
- <3> 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, Thames (BG).
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 897434
- National Monuments Record: TQ 67 NE 62