Maritime record MDO47919 - Jane 1739
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Summary
1739 wreck of English passenger vessel which stranded off Lyme Regis after being driven from her intended port of Teignmouth in a gale. Constructed of wood, she was a sailing vessel.
Status: Casualty
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
'Tinmouth, Nov. 27. The JANE, Capt. Prowse, of and for this place, arrived off our bar on Tuesday last, and might with ease have come into harbour, but on Wednesday night a strong gale of wind forced her to sea, and she was stranded off Lime, and nine persons drowned; but the mate, carpenter and one boy were saved. Among the drowned were the master, Mr Squarry the owner, who went off to help bring her in, and five boys; the passengers, to the number of 17, were all safe landed before the disaster.' (1)
Master: Prowse (1)
Crew: 12 [including the owner, who was assisting in bringing the ship into port] (1)
Crew Lost: 9 (1)
Passengers: 17 (1)
Owner: Mr Squarry, Teignmouth (1)
Date of Loss Qualifier: Actual date of loss
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 3415 9145 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY39SW |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 39 SW 95
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1456266
Record last edited
Mar 28 2024 12:29PM
