Wreck site of 19th century English schooner, Finlaggan, Lower Hope Reach (EHER 82692)
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Summary
Wreck of 19th century English schooner, Finlaggan which foundered and was lost following collision with the Hull-registered fish carrier SWIFT in 1903.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 7116 7970 (0m by 1m) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | THURROCK, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Information from NRHE
Site of wreck of 19th century English schooner, Finlaggan which foundered and was lost following collision with the Hull-registered fish carrier SWIFT in wind conditions SE force 5, in 1903.
Finlaggan was built in 1877 by Duncan in Kingston. Its master was W J Coppack, and had five crew members. It was owned by W Reney, Connah's Wharf, Flints.
Date of Loss Qualifier: A
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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: 1253982
- National Monuments Record: TQ 77 NW 130