MEM23296 - 19th Century unknown craft's wreck (Maritime)

Welsh craft lost in 1823 `Padstow, 1st Nov. We experienced on the night of the 30th, and morning of the 31st, one of the most tremendous gales of wind at NE that was ever remembered.' `Ilfracombe, 2nd Nov. A vessel is totally wrecked about six miles to the eastward of this harbor. On a piece of a boat's stern are the letters 'Aberdo', and on another boat's stern, 'John Howes'. Two pieces of oars, and a stave, are branded 'W Angel.' It is feared the crew are drowned.' [1] In the light of the identification of the ALICE (MEM23295), of Barmouth, W Angel, master, it appears that at least one other vessel was lost in the vicinity. Whether the boat marked `John Howes' belonged to the vessel belonging to Aberdovey is not certain, however, and may indicate the presence of a third wreck. Master: John Howes? Crew Lost: all? Date of Loss Qualifier: A This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [2]