Crompton

Barque in Ireland, dating from 1910

2,800/2,810 ton, 20-year-old four-masted steel sailing barque of Liverpool owned by Palace Shipping Co Ltd, Liverpool. Built in 1890 by T. Royden & Son. Measured L.94.5m x B.13.8 x D.7.5m. Classed 100 A1 by Lloyd’s. En route from Seattle or Tacoma to Limerick with a cargo of wheat under captain Williams. Went off course in fog and went onto the rocks near Dromgour Point. The crew climbed to safety and locals salvaged the grain and other items from the vessel. The anchor was lifted in 1971 and wa

Type:
Barque

Period:
1910

Coordinates:
51.86°N, 10.39°W

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