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Old 30-04-2018, 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by jumpy shore View Post
I tend to agree with that location. Barques are square rigged with 3 or more masts with the spars horizontal or 'square' to the keel (as opposed to Gaffs or Burmudas) so I would suggest the spars on this vessel are damaged. Note the rope ladders where the crew probably escaped to the Amble lifeboat. (it would appear I have retained some of the info given to me by Mr Shawcross!)


I agree the damage suggests it's 'seen a bit of weather', The Frank went aground in fog - not something associated with storms or high wind? This fact together with the rock visible is suggesting it could be some other vessel.

I'll see if I can find anything in the newspaper archive tonight.
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