ID: 223 Name: Iris
Inserted: 04.05.2011
Country of origin: England
Date: 19th century
Sinking time: 29.09.1806 Propulsion: sailing ship
Address: Territorial sea, Soome laht
Purpose: merchant ship
Vessel type: brig
Cargo: hemp
Story of Sinking: On her way from Saint Petersburg to Portsmouth, the English ship (skipper M. Nicholson) wrecked near Osmussaar Island (gescheitert). It was feared that due to the adverse autumn weather and regular storms nobody could land on the island, and it was thought that the wreck would simply fall apart.
Description of Location: near Osmussaar Island, more than a verst off the coast
Archival Reference: EAA.30.1.9209 EAA.30.1.9204
Resource Links & Literature: Revalsche Wöchentliche Nachrichten, 229.10.1806 55.11.1806