Maritime record MDO20253 - Unidentified 1624 French wrecks
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This night there was an extraordinary storm of rain and wind which blew down many houses and threw many great trees and cast away many ships in all parts. Amongst them were four at Melcombe two of these were Frenchmen; there were eleven Frenchmen drowned in the same
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX9352 Article in serial: Miles Barnes W. 1892. The Diary of William Whiteway, 1618-1624. Vol 13.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 69050 80650 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY68SE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 9 000 1786
Record last edited
Feb 17 2011 11:16AM