'Naufrage a Douglas, Isle de Man' ('Shipwreck at Douglas, Isle of Man': depiction of the wreck of the herring fleet)
Date(s): 1787
Creator(s): unknown
Scope & Content: Illustration of the wreck of the herring fleet, mounted on card.
On 21 September 1787, 21 men died when the Manx herring fleet was wrecked in a storm at the mouth of Douglas Harbour. The previous year the old pier had collapsed and a temporary harbour light was set up on a pole, on the ruins, to guide the entrance. One of the first boats struck this light, extinguishing it and many of rest of fleet foundered on rocks in sight of the harbour. The number of men injured is not known. Many vessels were damaged beyond repair with long term consequences for their owners. Herring fishing was an important part of the Manx economy.
Language: French
Extent: 23 x 18 cm
Physical description: Engraving
Item name: lithographic print
Collection: Print & Poster Archive
Level: ITEM
ID number: P.0467
Record class: Private
Subject tags : #MM100