List of shipwrecks in May 1833

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The list of shipwrecks in May 1833 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during May 1833.

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1 May

List of shipwrecks: 1 May 1833
ShipStateDescription
Flora Flag of the United Kingdom.svg New South Wales The ship was wrecked on the Great Barrier Reef. [1]
Thomas and EleanorCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The ship was driven ashore and wrecked near "Scowrie". Her crew were rescued. [2]

3 May

List of shipwrecks: 3 May 1833
ShipStateDescription
AlbionCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The brig sprang a leak and foundered in the Atlantic Ocean with the loss of fifteen of the 30 people on board. Survivors were rescued by the brig Neptune (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ). She was on a voyage from Cork to Quebec City, Lower Canada, British North America. [3] [4] [5]

5 May

List of shipwrecks: 5 May 1833
ShipStateDescription
EagleCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The ship ran aground in Carnarvon Bay and was wrecked. Her crew were rescued. She was on a voyage from Liverpool, Lancashire to Newfoundland, British North America. [6]
SweedlandCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The ship was lost at Saugor, India. [7]

7 May

List of shipwrecks: 7 May 1833
ShipStateDescription
HarrietCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The ship was wrecked on the Riding Rocks. Her crew were rescued. She was on a voyage from Liverpool, Lancashire to Mobile, Alabama, United States. [3]
TrontoCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The ship was driven ashore at St. Mary's, Nova Scotia, British North America. [8]

8 May

List of shipwrecks: 8 May 1833
ShipStateDescription
CatharineCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The ship was wrecked by ice. Her crew were rescued by Traveller (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ). She was on a voyage from Irvine, Ayrshire to Quebec City, Lower Canada, British North America. [9] [10]

9 May

List of shipwrecks: 9 May 1833
ShipStateDescription
Harvest HomeCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The ship was wrecked on whilst on a voyage from Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland to Miramichi, New Brunswick, British North America. [11] [12]

10 May

List of shipwrecks: 10 May 1833
ShipStateDescription
Courier de CetteFlag of France.svg France The ship sprang a leak and was beached at Harfleur, Seine-Inférieure, where she was subsequently wrecked. She was on a voyage from Havre de Grâce, Seine-Inférieure to Saint-Malo, Ille-et-Vilaine. An insurance claim was rejected due to suspected barratry. [13] [14]
MarthaCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The brig was sunk by ice in the Atlantic Ocean 290 nautical miles (540 km) off the coast of Newfoundland. Her crew survived. She was on a voyage from Liverpool, Lancashire to Newfoundland. [15] [16]

11 May

List of shipwrecks: 11 May 1833
ShipStateDescription
Lady of the Lake Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The brig was sunk by ice off Cape St. Francis, Newfoundland, British North America with the loss of between 170 and 265 lives. About 30 survivors were rescued by Amazon (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ).
PananaFlag of the United States (1822-1836).svg United States The ship was destroyed by fire in the Atlantic Ocean. Her crew were rescued by Fortitude (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ). [10]
RangerCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The barque was in collision with an iceberg and foundered. Her crew survived. She was on a voyage from London to Miramichi, New Brunswick, British North America. [17] [18]

12 May

List of shipwrecks: 12 May 1833
ShipStateDescription
HeroCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The ship was lost in the Grand Banks of Newfoundland. She was on a voyage from Liverpool to Newfoundland, British North America. [19]

13 May

List of shipwrecks: 13 May 1833
ShipStateDescription
BalticCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The ship departed from Manila, Spanish East Indies for Singapore. No further trace, presumed foundered with the loss of all hands. [20] [21]
Lady CampbellCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The ship was driven ashore near Saint John, New Brunswick, British North America. She was on a voyage from Greenock, Renfrewshire to Saint John. [22]
Viscount PalmerstonCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The ship was driven ashore on the coast of Jutland. Her crew were rescued. She was on a voyage from Liverpool, Lancashire to Saint Petersburg, Russia. [23]

16 May

List of shipwrecks: 16 May 1833
ShipStateDescription
Fortuna Flag of Russia.svg Grand Duchy of Finland The ship struck a rock and foundered near Porvoo, Finland. The crew were rescued. Fortuna was on a voyage from London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to Porvoo, Grand Duchy of Finland. [17] [24]
JuliaCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The ship was damaged by ice and was abandoned. Her crew were rescued by Breakwater (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ). Julia was on a voyage from Sunderland, County Durham to Quebec City, Lower Canada, British North America. [17]

18 May

List of shipwrecks: 18 May 1833
ShipStateDescription
Little AnnCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The ship was wrecked on the coast of British North America. Her crew were rescued by Amethyst ( Flag of the United Kingdom.svg British North America.) [8]

19 May

List of shipwrecks: 19 May 1833
ShipStateDescription
ElphinstoneCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The ship was wrecked on the coast of "Mayo". She was on a voyage from Bombay, India to Sumatra. [25]
Lioness Flag of the United States (1822-1836).svg United States The steamboat was destroyed by an explosion and fire in the Red River, Louisiana with the loss of fourteen lives. Lioness was on a voyage from New Orleans to Natchitoches, Louisiana. [16] [26]
RaikesCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The ship was lost in Conception Bay. She was on a voyage from Liverpool, Lancashire to Harbour Grace, Newfoundland. [15] [27]
SylphCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The ship was abandoned in ice off Carbonear Island Newfoundland. She was later towed into "Musquito". [27] [28]

20 May

List of shipwrecks: 20 May 1833
ShipStateDescription
GeorgeCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The ship was lost off Cape Sable Island, Nova Scotia, British North America. She was on a voyage from Liverpool, Lancashire to Saint John, New Brunswick, British North America. [3]
OrbFlag of the United States (1822-1836).svg United States The ship was wrecked on The Triangles. All on board were rescued. She was on a voyage from New York to Veracruz, Mexico. [19]

21 May

List of shipwrecks: 21 May 1833
ShipStateDescription
Duke of York Flag of the British East India Company (1801).svg British East India Company The East Indiaman was driven ashore at "Hedgellee Creek", India. Although almost undamaged, she was not refloatable. Duke of York was on a voyage from London to Madras, India. [29] [30]
EamontCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The East Indiaman was driven ashore and wrecked south of Kedgeree, India. [29] [30]
General FisherCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The ship was driven ashore and wrecked south of Kedgeree. [30]
J & H CummingCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The ship was wrecked on the south coast of Long Island, United States with the loss of two lives. She was on a voyage from Liverpool, Lancashire to New York, United States. [27]
Lord Amherst Flag of the British East India Company (1801).svg British East India Company The East Indiaman was driven ashore at Kedgeree and broke her back. [29] [30]
RobertCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The East Indiaman was driven ashore and wrecked north of Kedgeree. [29] [30]
SultanCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The ship foundered off the coast of India. Two of her crew survived. [30]

22 May

List of shipwrecks: 22 May 1833
ShipStateDescription
HopeCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The ship struck an iceberg and foundered. All on board were rescued. She was on a voyage from London to Quebec City, Lower Canada, British North America. [17]

24 May

List of shipwrecks: 24 May 1833
ShipStateDescription
ElizabethFlag of the United States (1822-1836).svg United States The ship was wrecked in Hell Gate. She was on a voyage from Pictou, Nova Scotia, British North America to New York. [19]

27 May

List of shipwrecks: 27 May 1833
ShipStateDescription
Hoppet Flag of Russia.svg Grand Duchy of Finland The ship was driven ashore on "Magunsholm". She was on a voyage from Vaasa to Riga, Russia. [31]

28 May

List of shipwrecks: 28 May 1833
ShipStateDescription
DespreuxFlag of France.svg France The whaler was lost in the Chiloé Archipelago, Chile. [32] [33]

30 May

List of shipwrecks: 30 May 1833
ShipStateDescription
Twee GebroedersFlag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands The ship was wrecked on Langeoog, Kingdom of Hanover. Her crew were rescued. She was on a voyage from Harlingen, Friesland to a Norwegian port. [31]
VolunteerCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The ship was driven ashore and wrecked at Cape Fonchin, Nova Scotia, British North America. All on board were rescued. She was on a voyage from Cork to Quebec City, Lower Canada, British North America. [34]

31 May

List of shipwrecks: 31 May 1833
ShipStateDescription
HannahCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The ship ran aground near St. Ann's, Nova Scotia, British North America and was wrecked. All on board were rescued. She was on a voyage from Belfast, County Down to Quebec City, Lower Canada, British North America. [35]

Unknown date

List of shipwrecks: Unknown date in May 1833
ShipStateDescription
Inverary Castle Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The paddle steamer ran aground in the Clyde and was abandoned by her crew. [36]
MagnetCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The ship was abandoned in the Atlantic Ocean before 21 May. Her crew were rescued by the brig Jane (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom . [19] [37]
MariaCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The ship was wrecked on the coast of Newfoundland before 24 May. Her crew were rescued by Frances and Harriet (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ). She was on a voyage from Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland to Miramichi, New Brunswick. [19] [27] [37]
WellingtonCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The ship was wrecked in ice. Her crew were rescued by Shannon (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ). [27]

References

  1. ↑ "Trade and Shipping". The Hobart Town Courier. 11 January 1833.
  2. ↑ "Shipping Intelligence". Caledonian Mercury. No. 17452. 20 May 1833.
  3. 1 2 3 "Ship News". The Times. No. 15204. London. 29 June 1833. col C, p. 7.
  4. ↑ "(untitled)". The Times. No. 15212. London. 9 July 1833. col D, p. 3.
  5. ↑ "Ship News". The Standard. No. 1912. 28 June 1833.
  6. ↑ "Shipping Intelligence". Liverpool Mercury etc. No. 1149. 10 May 1833.
  7. ↑ "Shipping Intelligence". Caledonian Mercury. No. 17511. 5 October 1833.
  8. 1 2 "Shipping Intelligence". Caledonian Mercury. No. 17461. 10 June 1833.
  9. ↑ "Ship News". The Times. No. 15202. London. 27 June 1833. col E, p. 3.
  10. 1 2 "Shipping Intelligence". Caledonian Mercury. No. 17470. 1 July 1833.
  11. ↑ "Awful Disasters at Sea". The Times. No. 15187. London. 10 June 1833. col C, p. 6.
  12. ↑ "TRADE WITH BRITISH AMERICA". The Times. No. 15230. London. 30 July 1833. col D, p. 4.
  13. ↑ "Court of King' Bench, Tuesday, Feb. 23". The Times. No. 16034. London. 24 February 1836. col C, p. 7.
  14. ↑ "Law Intelligence". The Morning Post. No. 20349. London. 25 February 1836.
  15. 1 2 "Ship News". The Standard. No. 1904. 19 June 1833.
  16. 1 2 "Shipwrecks". Preston Chronicle. No. 1088. 6 July 1833.
  17. 1 2 3 4 "Ship News". The Times. No. 15216. London. 13 July 1833. col F, p. 6.
  18. ↑ "Belfast Ship News". The Belfast News-Letter. No. 10029. 26 July 1833.
  19. 1 2 3 4 5 "Shipping Intelligence". Caledonian Mercury. No. 17467. 24 June 1833.
  20. ↑ "Shipping Intelligence". Caledonian Mercury. No. 17573. 1 March 1834.
  21. ↑ "Shipping intelligence". Caledonian Mercury. No. 17601. 5 May 1834.
  22. ↑ "Ship News". The Times. No. 15192. London. 15 June 1833. col F, p. 6.
  23. ↑ "Shipping Intelligence". Hull Packet. No. 2531. 24 May 1833.
  24. ↑ Borgåbladet newspaper 19 August 2014
  25. ↑ "Ship News". The Morning Chronicle. No. 20009. 12 October 1833.
  26. ↑ "Natchitoches, LA Area Steamboat 'Lioness' Explosion & Fire, May 1833". Gendisasters. 7 January 2010. Retrieved 16 July 2014.
  27. 1 2 3 4 5 "Shipping Intelligence". Hull Packet. No. 2536. 28 June 1833.
  28. ↑ "Ship News". The Standard. No. 1903. 18 June 1833.
  29. 1 2 3 4 "Ship News". The Times. No. 15316. London. November 1833. col C, p. 7.
  30. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Ship News". The Morning Post. No. 19600. 2 October 1833.
  31. 1 2 "Ship News". The Times. No. 15193. London. 17 June 1833. col D, p. 4.
  32. ↑ "Shipping Intelligence". Caledonian Mercury. No. 17528. 16 November 1833.
  33. ↑ "Shipping Intelligence". Caledonian Mercury. No. 17525. 9 November 1833.
  34. ↑ "Shipping Intelligence". Caledonian Mercury. No. 17476. 15 July 1833.
  35. ↑ "Shipping Intelligence". Hull Packet. No. 2540. 26 July 1833.
  36. ↑ "(untitled)". Freeman's Journal and Daily Commercial Advertiser. 1 June 1833.
  37. 1 2 "Ship News". The Times. No. 15198. London. 22 June 1833. col F, p. 6.

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