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Wreck off Islay

When
April 1847
Where
South side of the Isle of Islay
Part of
The emigrant ship Exmouth is wrecked off Islay

The Exmouth was wrecked against the south side of Islay in 1847 during a storm, with departure dates disputed between 23 and 25 April.

Lloyd's List recorded the ship leaving Londonderry on 23 April 1847, while eyewitness reports stated it departed on 25 April. A memorial cites 28 April as the date of loss. The vessel was wrecked against the south side of the Isle of Islay during a storm.

Sources

  1. Exmouth (1818 brig) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-24

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