Wreck of English brig, 'Mary', Maplin Sands (EHER 82545)
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Summary
1843 wreck of English brig which stranded on the Maplin Sand en route to Rochester. Constructed of wood, she was a sailing vessel.
Status: Casualty
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 9769 8439 (point) Generic location provided by NRHE data transfer. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FOULNESS, ROCHFORD, ESSEX |
| Civil Parish | GREAT WAKERING, ROCHFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
'18-FEB-1843: The brig MARY (Mellanby), belonging to the Stockton Gen. Ship Co., was lost on the Maplin, on her way to Rochester.' <1>
Master: Mellanby <1>
Owner: Stockton General Ship Co. <1>
Date of Loss Qualifier: Actual date of loss
Note: The mapped location is a generic location used by the NRHE.
Sources
- <1> SEX77353 Webpage: http://www.angelfire.com/de/BobSanders/NESHIPPING.html. The local records of Stockton and the neighbourhood, or a Register of Memorable Events (1868).
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1461618
- National Monuments Record: TQ 98 SE 135