ID: 870 Name: James Mac Queen
Inserted: 29.03.2012
Country of origin: England
Date: 19th century
Sinking time: 05.1869 Propulsion: sailing ship
Address: Territorial sea, Läänemeri, Neugrund
Purpose: merchant ship
Vessel type: brig
Cargo: coal
Story of Sinking: The English ship (captain B. Gales) was on her way from Ardrossan to Kronstadt, was damaged in a storm and ran aground at Neugrund shoal near Osmussaar Island. On 15 May 1869 (N.S), the crew abandoned the ship and the skipper searched for help from land. On 17 May 1869 the ship quickly filled with water. On 19 May 1869 the ship was already breaking into pieces.
Description of Location: Neugrund
Archival Reference: EAA.986.1.576, nr 152 EAA.986.1.577, nr 69 EAA.4924.1.6402