Maritime record MWX1712 - D Jan
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Summary
Dutch Ketch lost near Portland, November 1766.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
`Weymouth 5th: About a week since was supposed to be lost near Portland with the crew, the D JAN, Adrian, Catch [ketch]: the cargo consisted of spirit of turpentine, as some casks have been taken up; one of the men was drove ashore near Portland, and by his dress appeared to be a Dutchman. (1) Master: Adrian Crew Lost: All Date of Loss Qualifier: R
The building date for this vessel is an estimate based on an average age at wrecking of twenty years. This average is derived from those vessels wrecked on the Dorset coast whose age at wrecking is known.
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Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 67620 68250 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY66NE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 9 000 0746
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 66 NE 141
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1164231
Record last edited
Sep 15 2023 9:11AM
