ID: |
1211 |
Name: |
London |
Inserted: |
11.12.2012 |
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Country of origin: |
England |
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Date: |
19th century |
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Sinking time: |
18/19.08.1860 |
Propulsion: |
sailing ship |
Address: |
Inland sea, Läänemeri |
Purpose: |
merchant ship |
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Vessel type: |
bark |
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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 |
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