Loss

Date 30 March 1839

Event ID 1122848

Category Documentary Reference

Type Loss

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/1122848

Carrying a general cargo, the paddle steamer, Abbey, developed leaks during a voyage from Newcastle to Liverpool. Captain Pugh ran the vessel on shore near Kilchoman in Machir Bay, Islay on 30 March 1839. The loss of The Abbey was reported in Gore's Liverpool General Advertiser - Thursday 11 April 1839.