Burton upon Stather Heritage Group
The 17th of September History Calendar
On this day 146 years ago in 1878, The Stather built schooner Star of the Sea
was wrecked at Downings Bay in Ireland.
She was carrying a cargo of wheat, all the crew were saved.
On this day 140 years ago in 1884, The Stather built smack Bonnie Lass
was lost in collision with the SS Telesilla
off the Holderness Coast.
All the crew were saved.