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