Maritime record LWT 708 - Wreck of the Mercia
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Summary
Wreck of the Mercia, 1909
Location
| Grid reference | TM 5576 9286 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM59SE |
| Civil Parish | LOWESTOFT, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
ENGLISH KETCH, 1909
Status: Casualty
Vessel on fishing and return voyage, sank following collision with
the warship HMS LEDA, a torpedo gun-boat of 810 tons. (2)
Year Built: 1897
Crew: 3
Date of Loss Qualifier: A
Additional sources cited in United Kingdom Shipwreck Index:
BOT.Wk.Rtn.1909 Appx.C Table 1 p118(166)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jun 14 2022 7:06PM