ID: |
792 |
Name: |
John Martin |
Inserted: |
09.03.2012 |
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Country of origin: |
Latvia |
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Date: |
19th century |
Construction Year: |
1862 |
Sinking time: |
19.05.1865 |
Propulsion: |
sailing ship |
Address: |
Inland sea, Väinameri, Suur väin |
Purpose: |
merchant ship |
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Vessel type: |
boot |
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History: |
built in Riga |
Cargo: |
barley, cork, linseed, linseed oil |
Story of Sinking: |
The Latvian vessel ((Boot; Jackten; Küstenfahrzeug) commanded by skipper Mikkel Abramsohn was on her way from Riga to Helsinki, but wrecked and broke apart at the coast of Pivarootsi. The crew of five men survived. The remains of the rigging and inventory were salvaged. |
Object Data: |
capacity 40 lasts, keel 48 feet, deck 52 feet, 12 feet deep, 23 feet wide, clinker planking |
Maerial: |
oak and spruce |
Description of Location: |
coast of Pivarootsi |
Archival Reference: |
EAA.30.11.737 |
Resource Links & Literature: |
Estländische Gouvernements-Zeitung, 33.06.1865hdea.nlib.ee/fullview.php |
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