Sirene (barque)

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Name: Sirene
Fate: wrecked by North Pier, Blackpool, 9 October 1892.
General characteristics
Displacement: 667 tons
Propulsion: Sails
Sail plan: Barque
Crew: 11

The Sirene was a barque that was wrecked against Blackpool's North Pier on 9 October 1892.

History

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Shipwreck

The Sirene was sailing from Fleetwood to Florida in the United States when she was caught in a storm on 9 October 1892 and ended up wrecked alongside North Pier, Blackpool. All eleven crew jumped from the ship onto the pier and were saved.[1]

External links

  • Photo of the Sirene shipwreck.

References

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