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Stamford - a general history

Stamford 1872-1878

Built by M. Pearse, Stockton-on-Tees: Yard No. 116: launched & completed April 1872: Official No. 67525: Code Letters LCPJ: 1331g; 240.0 x 32.1 x 20.0; engine 120hp.

Owners: 1872 George Noble Wilkinson, James Byers Watts & Co, London; 1875 R.L. Alston, London; 1877 Porteeous & Senier, London.

On a voyage from Abah for Marseilles with a cargo of wheat Stamford foundered in deep water at Paganello Rock 25 miles west of Cape Marginetto, Magdalena Island, Bonifacio Strait on 30 June 1878. No lives lost.

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