List of shipwrecks in January 1888

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The list of shipwrecks in January 1888 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during January 1888.

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1 January

List of shipwrecks: 1 January 1888
ShipStateDescription
John PottsCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The barque was wrecked on a reef in the Indian Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) from Bombay, India with the loss of her captain. Survivors were rescued on 18 January. [1]
The Goolwa Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The clipper sprang a leak during heavy weather whilst en route from Penarth, Glamorgan to San Francisco, California, United States. She started to sink after the loss of the deck hatches and was abandoned in the Bay of Biscay ( 49°34′N10°00′W / 49.567°N 10.000°W / 49.567; -10.000 ). Her crew were rescued by the barque Cato (Norge-Unionsflagg-1844.svg  Norway) [2] [3]

2 January

List of shipwrecks: 2 January 1888
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GaribaldiSwedish civil ensign (1844-1905).svg  Sweden The barque was wrecked at the mouth of the Hérault with the loss of seven of her crew. [4]
SuperbeFlag of the German Empire.svg  Germany The barque foundered in the Atlantic while on a voyage from Newport to Cape Verde. The crew were rescued by the Austrian barque Nermina and landed at Falmouth, Cornwall. [5]
William Porter Flag of the United States (1877-1890).svg  United States The steamship caught fire in the Salt River five miles (8.0 km) from its mouth. She either sank., or was scuttled, with the loss of a crew member. [6]

3 January

List of shipwrecks: 3 January 1888
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EurekaFlag of the United States (1877-1890).svg  United States The full-rigged ship was driven ashore and wrecked near Waterford, United Kingdom with some loss of life amongst her 30 crew. She was on a voyage from San Francisco, California to Queenstown, County Cork, United Kingdom. [7]

4 January

List of shipwrecks: 4 January 1888
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Alfred D. SnowFlag of the United States (1877-1890).svg  United States The full-rigged ship was wrecked near Waterford, United Kingdom with the loss of all 28 crew. She was on a voyage from San Francisco, California to a British port. [8] [9]
DaisyCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The schooner ran aground on the Conister Rock, Isle of Man. She was refloated but consequently sank. All twelve people on board were rescued. [7]
FavoritaBandMercante1785.svg  Spain The ship was abandoned in the Atlantic Ocean ( 40°13′N9°38′W / 40.217°N 9.633°W / 40.217; -9.633 ). Her crew were rescued by the steamship Delos (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ). Favorita was on a voyage from Gijón to Adra. [10]
JupiterCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The barque sprang a severe leak, caught fire and was abandoned in the Bay of Biscay. Her crew took to the boats; they were rescued the next day by the schooner Osceola (Norge-Unionsflagg-1844.svg  Norway). Jupiter was on a voyage from Cardiff, Glamorgan to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. [11]
MargaretCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The Dundalk schooner foundered and four crew landed at Port St Mary, Isle of Man. [12]
UnnamedCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The ferryboat was driven ashore and wrecked at Queenstown, County Cork. [13]
UnnamedNaval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The launch sank at Haulbowline, County Cork. [13]
Ten unnamed vesselsCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The whale boats were wrecked at Haulbowline. [13]

5 January

List of shipwrecks: 5 January 1888
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EborCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The steamship struck the quayside at Les Sables-d'Olonne, Vendée, Franch and ran aground. She was on a voyage from Sunderland, County Durham to Les Sables-d'Olonne. [10]
HopeCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The schooner sank in the Irish Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) west of the Calf of Man, Isle of Man. Her four crew survived. [11]
KateNorge-Unionsflagg-1844.svg  Norway The barque struck the North Rock, off the coast of County Down, United Kingdom and sank. Her crew survived. [9]
KydoniaFlag unknownThe steamship was lost at "Chio". [11]
Warren J. CrosbyFlag of the United States (1877-1890).svg  United States The schooner was wrecked at Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, Canada. Wreck was sold, raised, repaired and put in Canadian service. [14]

6 January

List of shipwrecks: 6 January 1888
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NimbleCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The fishing trawler was run into by the steamship Swansea (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) and sank off Start Point, Devon with the loss of four of her five crew. The survivor was rescued by Swansea. [11]

7 January

List of shipwrecks: 7 January 1888
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Earl Spencer Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The paddle steamer became stranded on the breakwater at Holyhead, Anglesey. Her 57 passengers were taken off; 50 by rocket apparatus and the rest by the Holyhead Lifeboat. [3]
VeracityCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The brigantine collided with the steamship Hugh Taylor (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) and sank south of Flamborough Head, Yorkshire. Her seven crew were rescued. [3]

8 January

List of shipwrecks: 8 January 1888
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Clan Ogilvie Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The steamship was wrecked on Santa Maria Island, in the Strait of Bonifacio. All on board were rescued. She was on a voyage from Bombay India to Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. [3]
Emma A. CuttingFlag of the United States (1877-1890).svg  United States The schooner was wrecked on Pavilion Beach. [14]
Mary E. WadhamCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The steamship ran ashore and was wrecked at Freshwater West, Pembrokeshire with the loss of a crew member. She was on a voyage from Swansea, Glamorgan to Belfast, County Antrim. [3]
Shoreham Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The steamship collided with the steamship Colstrup (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) and sank off the Kentish Knock. Ten of her crew were rescued by the steamship Prudhoe Castle (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ); seven were reported missing, [3] presumed drowned. Shoreham was on a voyage from Shoreham-by-Sea, Sussex to Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland. [15]

9 January

List of shipwrecks: 9 January 1888
ShipStateDescription
ConquerorCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The smack was run down and sunk by a steamship south west of the Girdler Lightship ( Trinity House Ensign (pre-1937).svg Trinity House), in the Thames Estuary. Her crew were rescued. [15]
John T. BerryFlag of the United States (1877-1890).svg  United States The ship was destroyed by fire in the Pacific Ocean. Fourteen of the 25 people on board were rescued; the rest were reported missing. She was on a voyage from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Hiogo, Japan. [16]

10 January

List of shipwrecks: 10 January 1888
ShipStateDescription
HiberniaCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The smack was driven ashore at Kingsgate, Kent. [10]

12 January

List of shipwrecks: 12 January 1888
ShipStateDescription
GuildfordCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The barge was holed by the propeller of the steamship Dundee (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) and sank in the River Thames. [17]
Hattie N. GoveFlag of the United States (1877-1890).svg  United States The schooner was wrecked at Port Royal, South Carolina. [14]

13 January

List of shipwrecks: 13 January 1888
ShipStateDescription
DordsternFlag of the German Empire.svg  Germany The steamer went ashore in fog at Start Point, Devon. [18]
Isaac PatchFlag of the United States (1877-1890).svg  United States The schooner was wrecked at Grand Manan. Her crew were rescued. [14]
MilanCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The steamship was driven ashore and wrecked at Overton, Glamorgan. Her crew were rescued by the Port Eynon Lifeboat or by rocket apparatus. She was on a voyage from Bristol, Gloucestershire to Alexandria, Egypt. [19]

14 January

List of shipwrecks: 14 January 1888
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ShamrockFlag of France.svg  France The transport ship ran aground in the Bay of Belligam, Ceylon. She was refloated and resumed her voyage to Colombo, Ceylon. [20]

15 January

List of shipwrecks: 15 January 1888
ShipStateDescription
GauloiseFlag of France.svg  France The 332 ton barque of Bordeaux sailed onto Great Arthur Island on the northern edge of Crow Sound. She was carrying pitprops for Porthcawl and heading NNE when fog came down 14 miles (23 km) south of St Agnes light. [21] [22]
UnnamedCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The smack was run down and sunk in the North Sea by the steamship James Malam (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) with the loss of all hands. [20]

16 January

List of shipwrecks: 16 January 1888
ShipStateDescription
Edinburgh CastleCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The barque ran aground at Warrnambool, Victoria and was subsequently wrecked in a gale. All on board survived. She was on a voyage from London to Warrnambool. [1]
TauntonCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The ketch sank off Ilfracombe, Devon and the crew were landed at Ilfracombe. [23]
UnnamedCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The pilot cutter was run down and sunk at Cardiff, Glamorgan by the steamship Belmont (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) with the loss of all hands. [20]

17 January

List of shipwrecks: 17 January 1888
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FreidisNorge-Unionsflagg-1844.svg  Norway The barque collided with the steamship Toronto (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) and sank off The Skerries, Anglesey, United Kingdom with the loss of all but one of her crew. Freidis was on a voyage from Liverpool, Lancashire to Savannah, Georgia, United States. [24]
SylvesterFlag of the United States (1877-1890).svg  United States The schooner was wrecked at Brace's Cove. Her crew were rescued. [14]
WinthorpeCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The steamship was driven ashore at the mouth of the River Wear. [25]

18 January

List of shipwrecks: 18 January 1888
ShipStateDescription
BonitaCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The smack was driven ashore near Mousehole, Cornwall. She was on a voyage from Chatham, Kent to Bristol, Gloucestershire. She was refloated and taken in to Mousehole. [25]
Oxfordshire Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The steamship collided with the steamship Cascapedia (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) and sank in the Atlantic Ocean with the loss of all but five of her crew. Survivors were rescued by Cascapedia. Oxfordshire was on a voyage from Carloforte, Sardinia, Italy to Antwerp, Belgium. [26] [27]
Vilhelm FossNorge-Unionsflagg-1844.svg  Norway The barque collided with the full-rigged ship Ardmore (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) and sank in the Atlantic Ocean off the Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom. Her crew were rescued by Ardmore. [28] [29]

19 January

List of shipwrecks: 19 January 1888
ShipStateDescription
Bronx Flag of the United States (1877-1890).svg  United States The tug was run down and sunk in the East River off Blackwell's Island, New York City by the steamship Miranda ( Canadian Red Ensign (1868-1921).svg Canada). Her fireman drowned. [6]

20 January

List of shipwrecks: 20 January 1888
ShipStateDescription
Anna H. MasonFlag of the United States (1877-1890).svg  United States The schooner was sunk in a collision at Portsmouth, New Hampshire. [14]
DanosCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The steamship ran aground on Zea, Greece and sank. Her crew were rescued by the steamship William Symington (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ). [27]
ElsieCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The steamship was driven ashore and wrecked on Lundy Island, Devon. Her crew were rescued. [30]
KongsekNorge-Unionsflagg-1844.svg  Norway The brigantine ran aground on theAtherfield Ledge, in the English Channel off the Isle of Wight, United Kingdom. All nine people on board were rescued. She was on a voyage from Cádiz, Spain to Holmestrand. [30]
Prarie FlowerCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The tug was driven ashore at Breaksea Point, Glamorgan. She was later refloated and taken in to Newport, Monmouthshire for repairs. [31]
UnnamedFlag of the German Empire.svg  Germany The derelict barque was driven ashore near Ilfracombe, Devon. [30]

21 January

List of shipwrecks: 21 January 1888
ShipStateDescription
Constance Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The steamship ran onto the Shagstone Rocks, off Plymouth, Devon and sank with the loss of three of her crew. [30]
Switzerland Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium The steamship collided with the steamship La Gascogne (Flag of France.svg  France) in the Upper New York Bay and was severely damaged at the bow. She put into New York, United States for repairs. [30] She was later returned to service. [32]

22 January

List of shipwrecks: 22 January 1888
ShipStateDescription
May Queen Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The barque was wrecked in Lyttelton Harbour, New Zealand. She was on a voyage from London to Lyttleton Harbour.
Pfenna WilhelminaCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The schooner went ashore, in Mount's Bay, near Penzance Harbour, Cornwall in dense fog. The cargo of coal was discharged. [33]

24 January

List of shipwrecks: 24 January 1888
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SuezFlag of France.svg  France The steamship collided with Dethmarschen (Flag unknown) and sank off Cape Espichel, Portugal. Twelve of her crew survived, the rest were reported missing. Suez was on a voyage from Penarth, Glamorgan, United Kingdom to Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône. [34]

25 January

List of shipwrecks: 25 January 1888
ShipStateDescription
Albert WilliamCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The schooner was partly abandoned in the Ribble Estuary. Ten of her twelve crew were taken off by the Lytham St. Anne's Lifeboat, the others refused to leave. [34]
Etta GottFlag of the United States (1877-1890).svg  United States The schooner was wrecked on Big Spoon Island near Isle au Haut, Maine. The crew of eleven men remained on a desolate island for a week before they were discovered and rescued. [14]
LouisaCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The schooner foundered in the North Sea off the coast of Yorkshire. Her four crew were rescued by the schooner Briton (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ). Louisa was on a voyage from Erith, Kent to Inverness. [35]
Rokeby Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The steamship struck a rock and foundered off Conil de la Frontera, Spain. Her crew were rescued by the revenue cutter Viva (Flag of Spain (1785-1873, 1875-1931).svg  Spain). Rokeby was on a voyage from Newport, Monmouthshire to Savona, Italy. [34] [36]

26 January

List of shipwrecks: 26 January 1888
ShipStateDescription
FinanceFlag of the United States (1877-1890).svg  United States The schooner was wrecked on Blanche Island, Nova Scotia, Canada with the loss of two of her crew. [37]

27 January

List of shipwrecks: 27 January 1888
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Clara PetersFlag of the German Empire.svg  Germany The schooner foundered in the North Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) off Spurn Point, Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Her crew were rescued by a fishing smack. She was on a voyage from Fowey, Cornwall to Bridgeness, Lothian, United Kingdom. [38]
EuropaCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The steamship was wrecked off Deal, Kent, during dense fog, while carrying wine from Portugal to London. Two of the crew lost their lives and the cargo, valued at £70,000 was also lost. [39]
GoetheNorge-Unionsflagg-1844.svg  Norway The barque was abandoned in the Atlantic Ocean ( 44°44′N11°40′W / 44.733°N 11.667°W / 44.733; -11.667 ). Her crew were rescued by the steamship Niger (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ). Goethe was on a voyage from Torrevieja, Spain to Moss. [40]
Isle of DurseyCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The steamship ran aground in the River Ouse. She was on a voyage from Seville, Spain to Goole, Yorkshire. [41] She was refloated with the assistance of three tugs and taken in to Goole. [38]

28 January

List of shipwrecks: 28 January 1888
ShipStateDescription
Gleaner Flag of the United States (1877-1890).svg  United States The steamship was swamped in a heavy squall in the Columbia River near Astoria, Oregon. Three passengers died. [6]
Joseph HoweCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The ship ran aground and capsized at Liverpool, Lancashire. She was on a voyage from Glasgow, Renfrewshire to Widnes, Cheshire. [40]
LaurinaCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The smack was wrecked on the Stony Binks, at the mouth of the Humber. Her crew were rescued by the Spurn Lifeboat. [38]
RestlessFlag of the United States (1877-1890).svg  United States The schooner was severely damaged by high seas on Brown's Bank on 18 January, drifting rudderless in snow storms. The crew was taken off by the schooner Harry Lewis (Flag of the United States (1877-1890).svg  United States) an hour before she sank on 28 January. [14]

29 January

List of shipwrecks: 29 January 1888
ShipStateDescription
GulnareFlag of Denmark.svg  Denmark The schooner ran aground in the River Stour at Wrabness, Essex, United Kingdom. She was on a voyage from Kalundborg to Mistley, Essex. [40]
MargaretCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The schooner was discovered abandoned off the Smalls Lighthouse, Wales by Magic (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ). She put three of her crew aboard. They took her in to Plymouth, Devon. [40]

30 January

List of shipwrecks: 30 January 1888
ShipStateDescription
ArabellaCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The schooner sank while on a voyage from New York to Halifax, Nova Scotia, with the loss of six lives. [42]

31 January

List of shipwrecks: 31 January 1888
ShipStateDescription
DarnetCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The ship was driven ashore at Reculver, Kent. She was then run into by Glen Ross (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ). Darnet was on a voyage from Portland, Dorset to London. She was refloated and taken in to Whitstable, Kent. [31]
Eliza JaneCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The lugger sank at Sandgate, Kent. Her crew were rescued. [31]
EversfieldCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The steamship foundered in the Horse Channel. Her crew survived. [40]
John C. WadeCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The schooner was driven ashore near Wexford. [31]

Unknown date

List of shipwrecks: Unknown date in January 1888
ShipStateDescription
ActivFlag of the German Empire.svg  Germany The schooner was driven ashore on Skagen, Denmark. She was on a voyage from Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, United Kingdom to Sønderborg, Denmark. [43]
AgathaCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The barque was destroyed by fire at sea. Her crew were rescued by the barque Mary Hogarth (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ). Agatha was on a voyage from Swansea, Glamorgan to Martinique. [40]
Albert H. LockeCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The ship was driven ashore and wrecked at Worthing, Sussex. [41]
Ann ElizabethCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The ship was driven ashore and wrecked at Clovelly, Devon. Her crew were rescued. [15]
ArcadiaCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The steamship was driven ashore on Stronsay, Orkney Islands. [41] She was refloated on 27 January. [38]
Ban MazuranichEnsign of Austro-Hungarian civil fleet (1869-1918).svg  Austria-Hungary The barque ran aground in the River Ouse and was severely damaged. She was on a voyage from Jamaica to Goole, Yorkshire, United Kingdom. She was refloated on 30 January and taken in to Goole. [40]
BeignonCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The steamship ran aground in the Gulf of Xeros. She was later refloated and taken in to Dedeagatch, Ottoman Empire. [41]
Bengal Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The steamship was abandoned at sea with the loss of her captain. She was on a voyage from Cardiff, Glamorgan to Port Said, Egypt. [7]
BoscoppaCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The ship was driven ashore and wrecked at Clovelly. Her crew were rescued. [15]
DakotaFlag of the German Empire.svg  Germany The full-rigged ship was driven ashore at Lemvig, Norway with the loss of her captain. She was on a voyage from Hamburg to Christiania, Norway. [40]
DevonCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The ketch was driven ashore and wrecked at Clovelly. Her crew were rescued. [15]
DunluceCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The steamship was driven ashore at Porto Tolle, Italy. She was later refloated with the assistance of a steamship and taken in to Alberoni, Italy. [25]
Eleanor MargaretFlag unknownThe ship ran aground in the Raccoon Strait. [41]
ElectricCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The ship was driven ashore at "Burnham". She was later refloated. [41]
ExcelsiorCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The ship was driven ashore at Lindisfarne, Northumberland. She was on a voyage from Port Gordon, Moray to South Shields, County Durham. [38]
FannyFlag unknownThe ship was wrecked in the Caicos Islands. She was on a voyage from San Domingo to Hamburg. [31]
GalgateCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The full-rigged ship was destroyed by fire at sea. Her crew were rescued by the brig Sulfoy (Swedish civil ensign (1844-1905).svg  Sweden). Galgate was on a voyage from Calcutta, India to New York. [44]
GodolphinCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The steamship was driven ashore at Black Head, Cornwall. [10]
Graf Otto von ZumsFlag of the German Empire.svg  Germany The schooner was driven ashore in Llandudno Bay. She was on a voyage from Belize City, British Honduras to Goole. [38]
HaarfangerNorge-Unionsflagg-1844.svg  Norway The barque was driven ashore and wrecked at Skibbereen, County Cork, United Kingdom. Her crew were rescued. She was on a voyage from Cardiff to the Congo Free State. [30]
HerlonCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The barque was wrecked on the Half Moon Kaye Reef. She was on a voyage from Buenos Aires, Argentina to Belize City. [40]
IllinorCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The schooner was driven ashore and wrecked at Ballyquinton Point, County Down. Her crew were rescued. She was on a voyage from Bangor, County Down to Ayr. [9]
JaneCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The ship was driven ashore and wrecked at Clovelly. Her crew were rescued. [15]
Jane MariaCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The ship was abandoned off Cromer, Norfolk. Her crew were rescued by the Cromer Lifeboat. [38]
JohanneFlag of Denmark.svg  Denmark The schooner was driven ashore on Terschelling, Friesland, Netherlands. She was on a voyage from Karlskrona, Sweden to Africa. [10]
Kate FawcettCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The steamship ran aground in the River Tweed. She was on a voyage from Coosaw Island, South Carolina, United States to Berwick upon Tweed, Northumberland. [40]
KingfisherCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The steam trawler was driven ashore 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) south of Rattray Head, Aberdeenshire. Her ten crew were rescued by rocket apparatus. [11]
Knight CommanderCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The ship ran aground in the River Tay. She was on a voyage from Montrose, Forfarshire to Melbourne, Victoria. [40] She was refloated and towed in to Leith, Lothian for repairs. [45]
Knight TemplarCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The steamship collided with the steamship Chrysolite (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) and ran aground at Poti, Russia. [25]
Lady AnnCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The steamship ran aground on the Cross Sand, in the North Sea off the coast of Norfolk. [10]
LindenCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The steamship foundered off Sunderland, County Durham. Her crew were rescued. She was on a voyage from London to Sunderland. [38]
Lyra Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg Isle of Man The schooner struck the Carrick Rock and sank with the loss of one of her four crew. She was on a voyage from Liverpool, Lancashire to Dublin. [7]
MalfitatreCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The ship was driven ashore at "Burnham". She was later refloated. [41]
MaritonaCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The ship collided with the steamship City of Texas (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) at Savannah, Georgia, United States and was severely damaged. [10]
Moss RoseCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The ship was abandoned at sea. She was on a voyage from Liverpool to Aspinwall, Colombia. [45]
NorahCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The steamship ran aground off "Tusla", Romania. [16]
Père JacquesCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The brig was driven ashore and wrecked at Saint Pierre and Miquelon. [38]
Quatro Fratelli IIFlag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy The schooner foundered in the Adriatic Sea off Fasano. She was on a voyage from Chioggia to Sicily. [31]
RemusFlag unknownThe steamship was driven ashore and wrecked at Pula, Austria-Hungary. Her crew were rescued. [31]
RoseCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The steamship was driven ashore at Amble, Northumberland. [41]
SemanthaCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The ship was wrecked in Gorda Bay before 17 January. Her crew were rescued. [25]
ThessalusFlag of Greece (1822-1978).svg  Greece The ship foundered off "Nealvi". Her crew were rescued. She was on a voyage from the Black Sea to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France. [43]
TritonSwedish civil ensign (1844-1905).svg  Sweden The barque was run into by a Danish steamship in the River Tyne and was severely damaged. [10]
Vrouw AnnaFlag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands The tjalk collided with the steamship Sachsen (Flag of the German Empire.svg  Germany ) and sank in the Scheldt at Kruisschans, Belgium. Vrouw Anna was on a voyage from Rotterdam, South Holland to Antwerp, Belgium. [25]
WaveCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The ketch was driven ashore and wrecked at Clovelly. Her crew were rescued. [15]
WhiteheadCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The ship was driven ashore at Rone, Gotland, Sweden. She was refloated and taken in to Copenhagen, Denmark. [11]
William DoddsCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The tug was driven ashore at Tynemouth, Northumberland and was severely damaged. She was later refloated and taken into the River Tyne for repairs. [10]
UnnamedFlag of the United States (1877-1890).svg  United States The pilot boat collided with Sir William Wallace (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) and sank at San Francisco, California. [11]
UnnamedFlag unknownThe ship was driven ashore near Toe Head, County Cork. [35]

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