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Emmy - a general history

Emmy 1872-1872

Matthew Pearse & Co, Stockton-on-Tees: Yard No. 120: launched August 1872; Official No. 67533: 962g.

Owners: 1872 Henry Fawcus, West Hartlepool.

On a voyage from the Tyne for Cronstadt with a cargo of coal Emmy was driven ashore & wrecked at Agger near Thisted on 24 October 1872. Earl Percylanded ten of the crew at Shields. This was only her second voyage & she was valued at £20,000.

Crew 1872:                     Jackson, William

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