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Fernville

Names and owners

Year

Name

Owner

1878 Fernville R. Shadforth & Co.

Fate

On a voyage from Hartlepool for Boston with a cargo of pig-iron Fernville struck an iceberg in 46.00N/38.30W & sank on 27 March 1880. The crew were picked up by the French barque Alliance & landed at St Pierre, Miquelon. Master Booth.