Wreck of 18th century craft, off Purfleet (EHER 82580)
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Summary
Wreck of 18th century craft found floating in the form of several hats, wigs and pieces of wood, off Purfleet in 1773.
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Location
| Grid reference | TQ 5542 7773 (point) Location provided by NRHE data transfer. |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | THURROCK, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Information from NRHE:
Wreck of 18th century craft found floating off Purfleet.
'On Saturday morning several hats, wigs and pieces of wood were found floating off Purfleet, by which it is imagined some small vessel was sunk in the dreadful hurricane.' <1>
Date of Loss Qualifier: R
Sources
- <1> SEX77394 DESC TEXT: Kentish Gazette. 1773. Kentish Gazette. 18-AUG to 21-AUG-1773, No.546.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 895126
- National Monuments Record: TQ 57 NE 37