Prince, 1854
Type: former steam merchant ship ; Armament -
Purchased : 1854 ;
Wrecked : 14 Nov 1854
Notes:

14 Nov 1854 was one of a number of vessels which sank in a gale on the coast of the Crimea whilst carrying a large quantity of winter stores, which deprived the British Army of much valuable equipment, including winter clothing etc. The British Army insisted on using the ships which brought out equipment and materials from England as store ships, rather than landing the stuff and storing it ashore : since this tied up a large number of vessels for long periods it had the effect of creating a shortage of high quality shipping, which had the effect of pushing up the cost of renting / leasing / hiring merchant ships, and was thus ended up being a very expensive option, especially when so much ended up on the sea bed.