Maritime record MDO19971 - Cicero
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Summary
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Sank in wind conditions SE force 6
Position taken from (1)
<1> Larn, Richard, 1992, United Kingdom shipwreck index, Extracted 23 November 1992 (Index). SWX5030.
<2> Le Pard, G, 1995-2003, Dorset Coast Forum Maritime Archaeological Database (Digital archive). SWX8707.
<3> Cumming, E, The Dorset shipwreck and maritime incident directory, 21 (Monograph). SDO16406.
The Star, Thursday, 11/3/1886 – “Loss of another Guernsey Vessel: This morning Captain J. Jovnt and the crew of the brig Cicero, returned to the island by South Western steamer from Southampton, having lost their vessel by stranding in West Bay, near Portland, on her voyage to London. The Cicero left St. Sampson’s on Monday, and was insured in the Jersey Mutual Club.” Also: Cargo: Granite Chips. Wrecked 16 miles W. of Portland. Refs. BOT: Wk. Rtn. 1886 Appendix C Table 1 p:105. & Lloyd’s register: 1883-4 No. 698(C).
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 37950 62450 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY36SE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 9 000 0107
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 19 SE 149
Record last edited
Jan 16 2020 11:03AM
