List of shipwrecks in 1880

List of shipwrecks in 1880

The list of shipwrecks in 1880 includes all ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during 1880.

February

February 25

* "Resurgam II"' UK sank in Liverpool Bay whilst under tow, no casualties.

February 26

* Schooner "Bessie Jones" UK wrecked off Blackpool, one person lost, three crew saved.

eptember

September 13

* "Covadonga" CHI sunk by a mine at Chancay, Peru. Thirty three crew killed, forty eight taken prisoner.

October

October 15

* "Alpena" USA sank in Lake Michigan, at least 80 killed.

October 29

* Lifeboat "Eliza Adams" UK capsized whilst attempting a rescue. Eleven crew killed.

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