Chart of Tramore Bay

Chart of Tramore Bay

Thursday 1 October 2015

Industry, 20 January 1786

The industry was a single decked brig, 50 tons burden, with a draught of water of 9 ft. when loaded, built in Jersey in 1763, she held an E1 classification and was described as a constant trader between Waterford and Jersey.[1]

Last Friday night the brig Industry, of and from Jersey, John Heroult, master, bound for this port, laden with fish, oil, and ballast, was drove into Tramore Bay. The cargo and crew were saved, but it is thought the vessel cannot be got off.[2]



[1] Lloyd’s Register, 1786.
[2] Saunder’s Newsletter, 26 January 1786.

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