British brig Lady of the Lake sinks off Newfoundland
- When
- 1833
- Where
- Off Cape St. Francis
- Episodes
- 1
The British brig Lady of the Lake, built in Aberdeen, sank off Newfoundland in May 1833. Departing Belfast for Quebec, the vessel struck ice on 11 May, resulting in the loss of up to 265 passengers and crew.
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Background and detail
Background. Lady of the Lake was an Aberdeen-built brig that departed Belfast on 8 April 1833, bound for Quebec. The vessel carried passengers and crew on its Atlantic crossing. On 11 May 1833 it sank off the coast of Newfoundland, with the loss of up to 265 passengers and crew.
Disaster. At 8:00 a.m. on 11 May 1833, the brig was struck by ice on the starboard bow and began to sink. The incident occurred approximately 400 kilometres east of Cape St. Francis, Newfoundland. The disaster resulted in the loss of up to 265 passengers and crew, marking a tragic maritime event.
People involved
- Passengers and Crew · Victims
Sources
- Lady of the Lake (brig) Wikipedia, revision of 2025-12-10
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