ID: 1278 Name: Caspar
Inserted: 24.01.2018
Country of origin: Russia
Date: 19th century
Sinking time: Nov 1846 Propulsion: sailing ship
Address: Inland sea, Väinameri
Purpose: merchant ship
Vessel type: schooner
Cargo: Gypsum
Story of Sinking: Russian schooner Caspar (skipper Engelbrecht) hit shallows while en route from Riga to St. Petersburg. The ship started to leak a lot, rigging and parts of the cargo were saved.
Description of Location: In waters belonging to Vana-Virtsu manor.
Archival Reference: LVVA.4.1.53816