AIMABLE MÉRE

Lost 30 November 1838

French Sailing Vessel – (LARN) – Cargo Wine. Lost W of Lulworth Cove.  Outstanding rescue of seven by the St Alban’s Head Coastguards, Lieut. W. Parsons was awarded the Institution’s Silver Medal and his seven crew rewarded.  See also WEMYSS.  It is assumed they launched from Chapman’s Pool.  1838 GALE.  Farr: p78.