ID: |
223 |
Name: |
Iris |
Inserted: |
04.05.2011 |
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Country of origin: |
England |
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Date: |
19th century |
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Sinking time: |
29.09.1806 |
Propulsion: |
sailing ship |
Address: |
Territorial sea, Soome laht |
Purpose: |
merchant ship |
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Vessel type: |
brig |
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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 |
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