Sailing Ship [60M] – Captain Shapland. General Cargo & Cargo China Clay. (Clarke: GPS 50 12.44N; 02 56.66W) & (LARN) – Sank 26 miles off Portland Bill following a collision with HMS LANDRAIL which sank itself in 10/4/1906. Refs. Lloyds Casualty Returns: 1896 p9(d) & Lloyd’s Register: 1896-7 No. 762(S)
Recently recovered the Siren’s large bell.
Day of Loss: 11
Month of Loss: 7
Year of Loss: 1896
Longitude: 50 12.44
Latitude: 02 56.66
Approximate Depth: 60