Hinchinbrook (1811 ship)

Hinchinbrook was a cutter launched in 1811 that served the Post Office Packet Service. She sailed between Weymouth, Dorset, and the Channel Islands until she was wrecked on 2 February 1826.

See also: List of Weymouth–Channel Islands Sailing Packets (1794-1826)
For other ships with the same name, see Hinchinbrooke (ship).

History
United Kingdom
Name: Hinchinbrook
Launched: 1811
Fate: Wrecked 2 February 1826
General characteristics
Tons burthen: 80 (bm)
Sail plan: Cutter

Loss

Thomas Quirk was Hinchinbrook's master when she wrecked 2 February 1826 near Longy, Alderney. Her crew and passengers were saved.[1] She was sailing past Alderney towards Guernsey in fine weather when she struck a submerged rock and rapidly filled with water and sank. The mails and all 24 crew and passengers took to the ship's boats and landed safely in Alderney. A committee of inquiry absolved the crew but judged Captain Quirk responsible. He was 67 years old and was pensioned off two months later.

Citations and references

Citations

  1. Lloyd's List 10 February 1826 №6089.

References

  • Newport, Oliver William (1972). Stamps and postal history of the Channel Islands. London: Heinemann.
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