Maritime record MWX5014 - Augustus

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Summary

Nineteenth century sailing vessel lost off Dorset, 1842.

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Full Description

A nineteenth century brig lost off Dorset in 1842, its position is uncertain (1) John Hansford received a silver medal for saving two lives from the wreck. (2)

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Digital archive: Le Pard, G. 1995-2003. Dorset Coast Forum Maritime Archaeological Database. 609.
  • <2> Monograph: Shipwreck index of the British Isles: Isles of Scilly, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset. Vol 1.
  • <3> Monograph: Cumming, E. The Dorset shipwreck and maritime incident directory. 11.

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Location

Grid reference SZ 00443 75805 (point) Named location
Map sheet SZ07NW

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 9 000 1118

Record last edited

Dec 2 2019 11:46AM

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