Maritime record MWX1767 - Briton
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Summary
Sank near Portland, 1829
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
`Portsmouth 30th July: The BRITON, Richards, from Youghal to London, was sunk on Tuesday morning near Portland, in consequence of having her larboard bows stove by getting in contact with the NORTH ASH of Brixham. Crew saved. Master: Richards Date of Loss Qualifier: A (1)
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.
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
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 0796
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 66 NE 198
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1356068
Record last edited
Sep 7 2023 5:00PM
