The
Hibernia, Master Doyle Waterford to
London, all hands perished. Four other unknown vessels were reported to be lost
on the coast.[1] She was a brig, single decked with
beams, of 120 tons burden, with a draught of water of 12 ft. when loaded,
British built in 1777, owned by Pimm & Co, she held an A1 classification
and was described as a constant trader between Waterford and London.[2]
Cork
January 4…. the brig Hibernia, Captain Doyle which sailed from passage last
Saturday se’ennight, laden with beef, butter, and pork, for London, was totally
wrecked, in the late storm, off Tramore, and all the crew ten in number,
unfortunately perished. Part of her cargo has been driven ashore at Tramore;
and we hear the bodies of the captain and mate have been also washed ashore.[3]
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