Sirene was a Norwegian barque that was wrecked against Blackpool's North Pier on 9 October 1892.

History
Norway
NameSirene
FateWrecked 9 October 1892
General characteristics
Displacement667 tons
PropulsionSails
Sail planBarque
Crew11

History edit

Wreck edit

Sirene was sailing from Fleetwood, Lancashire, England, to Florida in the United States when she was caught in a storm on 9 October 1892 and ended up wrecked alongside North Pier, Blackpool, Lancashire. All eleven crew members jumped from the ship onto the pier and were saved.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ Fleming, Craig. "The Fylde coast - A graveyard for ships". Blackpool Gazette. Retrieved 25 February 2008.

External links edit

  • Photo of the Sirene shipwreck