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Name: LARK
Launched: 1843
Completed: 1843
Builder: William Cooper, North Shields
Yard Number:
Dimensions: 35grt, 11nrt, 58.4 x 12.9 x 6.9ft
Engines: 1cyl (22 x ?ins), 16nhp
Engines by: Conley & Scott, North Shields
Propulsion: Paddle
Construction: Wood
Reg Number:
History:
1843 Robert Lee, Newcastle
18/03/1846 Sank
Comments: 18/03/1846: Foundered on the Tyne bar while towing a vessel out to sea
Her engine remained exposed in the fairway for some time afterwards


Daily News, Friday, 20/03/1846

Shipping & Mercantile Gazette, Saturday, 21/03/1846