Maritime record LWT 461 - Wreck of the Providence
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Summary
Location
| Grid reference | TM 5481 9151 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM59SW |
| Civil Parish | LOWESTOFT, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
`The PROVIDENCE, of and from Sunderland to Rotterdam, struck upon the Newcombe Sand 10th inst. and was deserted by the crew, who landed at Yarmouth. She afterwards floated off, and went on shore on Kirkley Beach, where she is wrecked. Part of the materials saved.' (1)
`Yarmouth, Dec. 15. In a violent gale of wind on Saturday night last, the brig PROVIDENCE of Sunderland, laden with coals for Schiedam, went upon a shoal off Lowestoft, and afterwards got off, and was driven ashore on Kirkly [sic] Beach, and went to pieces. Crew saved.' (3)
`On Saturday night, the brig PROVIDENCE, of and from Sunderland, R Kuton, master, bound to Rotterdam, with coals, got upon the same shoal [Newcome Sand] when the crew took to the boat and landed at Lowestoff. The vessel afterwards came off, and went on shore at Kirkley Beach, where she is gone to pieces.' (4)
`The following vessels were wrecked on Saturday night last, at or near Lowestoffe, viz., PROVIDENCE, of and from Sunderland, for Schiedam, with coals, crew saved.' (5)
Master: R Kuton (4)
Date of Loss Qualifier: A
Sources/Archives (5)
- <S1> SSF60146 Source Unchecked: Lloyds of London. 1969. Lloyd's list. 13-DEC-1814, No.4930.
- <S2> SSF60143 Bibliographic reference: Larn, R., Larn, B.. 1997. Shipwreck index of the British Isles, volume 3. The east coast of England : Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Lincolnshire.
- <S3> SSF60158 News Paper: Suffolk Chronicle. 17-DEC-1814, No.242.
- <S4> SSF60153 News Paper: Newcastle Courant. 17-DEC-1814, No.7210.
- <S5> SSF60147 News Paper: 1814. Durham County Advertiser. 17-DEC-1814, No.15.
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Record last edited
May 31 2022 4:20PM