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HER Number:MDV41977
Name:Wreck under Rickham Coastguard Station

Summary

A french brig wrecked during a storm in the 19C

Location

Grid Reference:SX 751 368
Map Sheet:SX73NE
Admin AreaDevon
Ecclesiastical ParishOFFSHORE

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX73NW/21/1

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • WRECK (XVIII to XXI - 1751 AD to 2009 AD)

Full description

Elliot, E. A. S., 1908-1909, Historic Wrecks in Bigbury and Start Bays, 157 (Article in Serial). SDV142678.

A French brig laden with wine was wrecked under Rickham Coastguard Station during a storm in the 19C.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV142678Article in Serial: Elliot, E. A. S.. 1908-1909. Historic Wrecks in Bigbury and Start Bays. Devon and Cornwall Notes and Queries. 5.1. 157.

Associated Monuments

MDV18304Related to: Meirion (Maritime)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Aug 15 2023 6:25PM