The German schooner The Preussen, run aground

Date:
12 Nov 1910
Reference:
DAR01/P01
Type:
Photograph (Negative)
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Description

The Preussen was the largest sailing vessel in the world at the time of her loss in November 1910. She collided with the SS Brighton on the morning of 06 November 1910. She managed to anchor off Dungeness, but the cables parted and she was driven out to sea. Tugs then towed her towards Dover, but she ran ashore off St Margaret's Bay. Between 04-11 January 1911 gales caused her to break in two.

Content

This is part of the Collection: DAR01 Annette Evelyn Darwall Collection

Rights

© Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Darwall, Annette Evelyn

Keywords

Early 20th Century Watercraft, Water Transport