Maritime record MWX1974 - Wasster Norland
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Summary
Craft, 1824
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
`Weymouth, 25th Nov: We have experienced one of the severest hurricanes that ever visited this coast...The WASSTER NORLAND, from London to Gibraltar, is now riding by two anchors, totally de-masted, within 20 yards of the rocks close to Chesil Cove; six men have been taken out of her; the captain, mate, and two men refused to quit the vessel, although she was expected to go to pieces every minute...Bridport, 24th Nov:...a ship or brig was seen riding at anchor off Fleet de-masted. (1) Crew: 10 Crew Lost: possibly 4 Date of Loss Qualifier: A
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 (1)
- --- SWX8434 Serial: 1745 onwards. Lloyds list. 26-NOV-1824, No.5963.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 6820 7320 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 9 000 0773
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 NW 101
Record last edited
Nov 29 2007 3:23AM