Bell Hill

Barque in Ireland, dating from 1875

500-ton iron barque of Liverpool. Built in Seacombe in 1866, official no. 29,998. Classed A1 by Lloyd’s. Owned by John Banks Walmley of Liverpool, master was Edward Edgar. En route from Liverpool to Valparaiso, sixteen crew, general cargo. Encountered strong ESE gale, foggy conditions. Fog cleared, Balbriggan lighthouse seen c. 4 miles off starboard bow. Vessel began to drift ashore. Port, starboard anchors dropped to prevent drifting, but dragged. Struck ground 800 yards from shore. Drifted ont

Type:

Barque

Period:

1875

Coordinates:

53.63°N, 6.19°W

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