Wreck of 19th century English Cargo Vessel 'Eilean Dubh', Prince's Channel (EHER 82582)
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Summary
Wreck of a 19th century English cargo vessel called Eilean Dubh which sank following collision with the SS ANNIE, of Liverpool, in wind conditions WNW force 2. Cargo consisted of clover, for animal feed.
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Location
| Grid reference | TQ 5514 7799 (point) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | THURROCK, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Information from NRHE:
Sank following collision with the SS ANNIE, of Liverpool, in wind conditions WNW force 2. Cargo consisted of clover, for animal feed. <1> <2>
Source <3> spells the name of the vessel as EILEEN DUBH. The more conventional spelling EILEAN DUBH is given as an alternative, which <2> interprets as EILCAN DUBH.
The ship was built in 1878 by Stephen and Sons in Glasgow.
The propulsion was Screw driven, two-cylinder compound engine.
HP: 30
Boilers: 1
Its master was M.N. James, it had eight crew members and one passenger. It was owned by W.H. Sollas, London.
Date of Loss Qualifier: A
Additional sources cited in United Kingdom Shipwreck Index:
LR.1888-9 No.124€
Sources
- <1> SEX76233 LIST: United Kingdom shipwreck index.
- <2> SEX77193 Report: Board of Trade Casualty Returns. Parliamentary Papers. 1890, Vol.66 p.138.
- <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: 896686
- National Monuments Record: TQ 57 NE 44