Empire of Peace

Barque in Ireland, dating from 1881

1,493-ton, 22-year-old barque of Liverpool. Built in Gass, New Brunswick. Owned by Merchants’ Trading Co. Ltd. of Liverpool, master was A. Sandison. En route from Liverpool to New Orleans, 22 crew, general cargo. Stranded during a SE force 10 gale, totally wrecked. Crew took to their own boat, got ashore safely.

Type:
Barque

Period:
1881

Coordinates:
53.91°N, 6.32°W

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