1852, BDB 86/1/7647 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.1852
SS Vedra Wreck
9 Dec 1914
View of wreck looking forward over twisted metal. Camera and tripod with two young men. An army officer on left and a man towards the bow. Taken two days after the SS Vedra, carrying Benzine, ran aground near Halfway Buoy in a storm. With help of tug Furness, she got a tow on but she was holed and leaking benzine and then caught fire, killing all but one crew. Wreck grounded on Lightning Knoll shoal. Ship built in 1893 Laing James & Son, Sunderland. Owned by Jacobs John I & Co Ltd.
1852, BDB 86/1/7647 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.1852
SS Vedra Wreck
9 Dec 1914
View of wreck looking forward over twisted metal. Camera and tripod with two young men. An army officer on left and a man towards the bow. Taken two days after the SS Vedra, carrying Benzine, ran aground near Halfway Buoy in a storm. With help of tug Furness, she got a tow on but she was holed and leaking benzine and then caught fire, killing all but one crew. Wreck grounded on Lightning Knoll shoal. Ship built in 1893 Laing James & Son, Sunderland. Owned by Jacobs John I & Co Ltd.
| Location: | Off South End, Walney | Cumbria Archives Reference: | BDB 86/1/7647 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sankey Number: | 1852 |
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All Images on This Page
| Sankey Number | Image Title | Location Image Taken | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1845 | HMS HOGUE leaving Barrow | fills frame, pointing right | |
| 1846 | The Benzine Ship disaster All that is left of the 'Vedra' | (2 days after disaster, fires only just gone out) Wave travels down side | |
| 1847 | The Benzine Ship disaster All that is left of the 'Vedra' | pictured from distance, almost swamped | |
| 1848 | The Benzine Ship disaster All that is left of the 'Vedra' | grounded on Lightning Shoal Knoll | |
| 1849 | The Benzine Ship disaster All that is left of the 'Vedra' | similar to 1847 | |
| 1850 | The Benzine Ship 'Vedra' Disaster | Anchor chain,winch, and handle in bow | |
| 1851 | The Benzine Ship 'Vedra' Disaster | View to aft starboard side | |
| 1852 | The Benzine Ship 'Vedra' Disaster | Another photographer on board | |
| 1853 | The Benzine Ship 'Vedra' Disaster | the side of the ship curled over | |
| 1854 | The Benzine Ship 'Vedra' Disaster | twisted scrap near ft | |
| 1855 | The Benzine Ship 'Vedra' Disaster | The buckled deck and equipment | |
| 1856 | The Benzine Ship 'Vedra' Disaster | Along centreline to aft |
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