ID: 1211 Name: London
Inserted: 11.12.2012
Country of origin: England
Date: 19th century
Sinking time: 18/19.08.1860 Propulsion: sailing ship
Address: Inland sea, Läänemeri
Purpose: merchant ship
Vessel type: bark
Cargo: salt
Story of Sinking: The English ship (captain John Johnson and eight crew members on board) ran aground during the night while on her way from Liverpool to Kronstadt. The ship filled with water. The men from Karala and Pilguse manors attempted to get the ship under sails again but did not succeed.
Object Data: three masts, carrying capacity 243 tons, draft 14 feet
Description of Location: in the waters of Pilguse manor; between Karala and Koovi, three versts off the coast, Saaremaa.
Archival Reference: EAA.625.1.524
Resource Links & Literature: Livländische Gouvernements-Zeitung, 226.10.1860hdea.nlib.ee/fullview.php