Maritime record KSS 189 - Wreck of the St Andreas
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Summary
Location
| Grid reference | TM 5414 8606 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM58NW |
| Civil Parish | KESSINGLAND, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
1794 wreck of cargo vessel which stranded and bilged at Kessingland en route from Copenhagen to Bilbao with rye; a wooden sailing vessel.
Status: Casualty
`The ST ANDREAS, Nicolas, from Copenhagen to Bilboa, is stranded near Yarmouth.' (2)
Source (3) is based on source (2) and therefore indexes this vessel under Norfolk (CC).
`On the 20th inst. at night...Same night came ashore at Kessingland in Suffolk, the ANDREAS, - Nicolas, master, from Copenhagen for Bilboa, laden with rye. The crew are safe, but the vessel is bulged, and but little of the cargo is likely to be saved.' (4)
Master: Nicolas (2)(3)(4)
Date of Loss Qualifier: A
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- 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.
- --- SSF60145 Source Unchecked: 1992. United Kingdom shipwreck index.
- --- SSF60146 Source Unchecked: Lloyds of London. 1969. Lloyd's list. 25-NOV-1794, No.2667.
- --- SSF60149 News Paper: 1827. Norwich Mercury. 29-NOV-1794, No.2342.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jun 7 2022 3:53PM