Maritime record SWD 160 - Wreck of the Philip and Ann

1798 wreck of English cargo vessel which stranded near Southwold, while carrying a cargo of coal; a wooden sailing vessel.
Status: Casualty

`Newcastle, Nov. 17...The PHILLIP AND ANN, of Shields, coal loaden, was driven on shore near Southwold on the 7th inst. and all hands, 12 in number, unfortunately perished.' (1)

`Newcastle, Saturday, November 17...In the late gale, the PHILIP AND ANN was lost, and all hands...' (2)

`To be sold by auction (for the benefit of the underwriters) at the Low-Light Quay, North Shields, on Tuesday the 15th of January, 1799: the wrecked materials of the late ship PHILIP AND ANN; consisting of four anchors, from 13 to 14 cwt, cables, sails, and sundry lots of cut cable, running rope, etc. The sale to begin at 11 o'clock in the forenoon.' (3)

Crew: 12 (1)
Crew Lost: 12 (1)

Date of Loss Qualifier: A