Wreck of 19th century English spritsail barge, Hebe, Long Reach (EHER 82590)
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Summary
Wreck of 19th century English spritsail barge, Hebe which was run down and sunk following a collision with the SS MID SURREY, of London, in calm wind conditions.
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Location
| Grid reference | TQ 5626 7683 (point) Location from NRHE. |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | THURROCK, ESSEX |
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Description
Information from NRHE:
Wreck of 19th century English spritsail barge, Hebe which was run down and sunk following collision with the SS MID SURREY, of London, in calm wind conditions.
Voyage details specified as St. Clement's Reach to Regent's Canal. <1>
It was built in 1880, mastered by G J Bannister and owner by J W R Kemp, London. It had two crew members and one passenger who was lost.
Date of Loss Qualifier: A
Sources
- <1> 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: 1254681
- National Monuments Record: TQ 57 NE 93