Maritime record LWT 739 - Wreck of the Isis

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Wreck of the Isis, 1854

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Grid reference TM 5571 9059 (point)
Map sheet TM59SE
Civil Parish LOWESTOFT, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK

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ENGLISH SCHOONER, 1854
Status: Casualty

`Vessel stranded and lost in wind conditions W x N force 8. Went ashore on Newcome Sand after missing stays at 11am, where she filled, fell over and sunk. Crew saved by a Pakefield yawl.' (1)

`Lowestoffe, 15th December - The ISIS, Harvey, of and for Blakeney from London, grounded in the Newcome Sand this morning and has become a total wreck; crew saved.' (2)

Master: Harvey
Date of Loss Qualifier: A

Additional sources cited in United Kingdom Shipwreck Index:
ADM Wk Rtn 1854 p101(461)

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Bibliographic reference: Larn, R., Larn, B.. 1997. Shipwreck index of the British Isles, volume 3. The east coast of England : Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Lincolnshire.
  • --- Source Unchecked: Lloyds of London. 1969. Lloyd's list. No.12,707, 16-DEC-1854.

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Jun 15 2022 2:27PM

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