Essex: maritime history
Lost and never forgottenIn remembrance of the people of Essex lost at sea, and of the families who waited for them to come home.
Ships, people and stories tied to Essex in the records, each with its sources.
Anniversaries by month
Source: Cape Ann Current. Sources and reuse rules.
Losses and wrecks
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Source: Cape Ann Current. Sources and reuse rules.
Where the records are
Archives that hold Essex maritime records. Our listing is not permission to reuse their material.
- Manchester newspaper archive: Manchester Cricket 1888–2018; Essex Echo 1918–1927; Cape Ann Advertiser 1878–1889; additional titles.
- Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum archives: Photographs, plans, contracts and logs.
- Museum vessel list: 2,938 public spreadsheet vessel entries.
- Cape Ann Museum vessel register: Essex vessels built 1860–1980.