ID: |
797 |
Name: |
Kepia |
Inserted: |
09.03.2012 |
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Country of origin: |
Finland |
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Date: |
19th century |
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Sinking time: |
31.08.1865 |
Propulsion: |
sailing ship |
Address: |
Inland sea, Liivi laht |
Purpose: |
merchant ship |
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Vessel type: |
schooner |
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History: |
Built in St. Johannes parish, Kaislaks village |
Cargo: |
gypsum |
Story of Sinking: |
The Finnish ship (skuta, Schooner) (skipper Jakob Hunonen) was on her way from Riga to Saint Petersburg, but ran onto rocks in a heavy storm in the waters of Saulepi manor. The skipper, his son and four sailors were rescued. The ship obtained severe damages, water filled the lower part of the ship. Some of the cargo and inventory were salvaged. On 14 November 1865 a storm destroyed the ship. |
Object Data: |
capacity 68 3/5 lasts, deck length 84 feet, width 23,5 feet, carvel planking |
Maerial: |
pine |
Description of Location: |
in the waters of Saulepi manor, Sömeri peninsula (?) |
Archival Reference: |
EAA.30.11.753 |
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