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All on board were rescued. She was on a voyage from Havana, Cuba to an Amsterdam, North Holland.[1]Caledonia\u00a0United KingdomThe ship ran aground at Saint Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands. She was on a voyage from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Saint Peter Port. She was subsequently run into by Beverley (\u00a0United Kingdom).[2]Cygnet\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was driven ashore west of H\u0153dic, Morbihan, France. Her crew were rescued. She was on a voyage from Paimb\u0153uf, Loire-Inf\u00e9rieure, France to an English port.[3][4]Emma\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was driven ashore 9 nautical miles (17\u00a0km) west of Sanl\u00facar de Barrameda, Spain. She was on a voyage from Seville, Spain to London.[5]Emma was later refloated and put back to Seville, where she arrived on 24 April.[6]Gipsy\u00a0United KingdomThe sloop ran aground on the Elbow End Bank off the mouth of the River Tay and was damaged. She was on a voyage from Leith, Lothian to Dundee, Forfarshire. Gipsy was refloated and taken into Dundee.[7]Good Intent\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was run down and sunk in the River Tees by London (\u00a0United Kingdom).[8][9][2]Julie\u00a0FranceThe ship was driven ashore near Vlissingen, Zeeland, Netherlands. She was on a voyage from Marseille, Bouches-du-Rh\u00f4ne to Dunkerque, Nord. Julie was refloated and taken into Vlissingen.[10]Lady of the Isles\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was driven ashore at Tenby, Pembrokeshire. She was later refloated.[11][7]Nautilus\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was driven ashore at Tenby.[11]Petit Glaneuse\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was run down and sunk in the River Thames as Erith, Kent, United Kingdom. She was on a voyage from Barfleur, Manche to London.[12]Prince of Wales\u00a0United KingdomThe ship ran aground at Hartlepool, County Durham and was wrecked. She was on a voyage from Hartlepool to Stockton-on-Tees.[13]Ruby\u00a0United KingdomThe sloop ran aground on the Elbow End Bank. She floated off but consequently sank. Her crew were rescued.[13][7]Union\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was driven ashore at “Craip Leith”, Lothian. She was refloated and taken into Dunbar, Lothian for repairs.[7]2 February[edit]List of shipwrecks: 2 February 1840ShipCountryDescriptionAdeona\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was driven ashore in Carnarvon Bay. Her crew were rescued. She was on a voyage from Newport, Monmouthshire to Liverpool, Lancashire.[8]Amelie\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was wrecked at G\u00e2vres, Morbihan. Her crew were rescued. She was on a voyage from Guadeloupe to Nantes, Loire-Inf\u00e9rieure.[14][2]Friede L\u00fcbeckThe ship ran aground off L\u00e6s\u00f8, Denmark and was damaged. She was on a voyage from Liverpool to L\u00fcbeck.[15]Gowlands\u00a0United KingdomThe ship ran aground on the Calshot Spit, in the Solent. She was on a voyage from Southampton to Lymington, Hampshire. Gowlands was refloated on 25 February and resumed her voyage.[16]Henrietta\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was destroyed by fire at Bah\u00eda Blanca, Argentina.[17]Lady Louisa\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was wrecked in Crow Sound, Isles of Scilly. Her crew were rescued. She was on a voyage from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Cowes, Isle of Wight.[2]Louise\u00a0FranceThe ship was wrecked at Barreiro, Portugal. Her crew were rescued. She was on a voyage from Saint Thomas’s to Havre de Gr\u00e2ce, Seine-Inf\u00e9rieure.[18]Robert Jardyne\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was driven onto the Annal Sandbank, off  Montrose, Forfarshire. She was on a voyage from Inverness to Sunderland, County Durham.[19]Terre-Neuvier\u00a0FranceThe ship was driven ashore on the south east point of Heneaga. She was on a voyage from Aux Cayes, Haiti to Havre de Gr\u00e2ce, Seine-Inf\u00e9rieure.[20]3 February[edit]List of shipwrecks: 3 February 1840ShipCountryDescriptionAlfred\u00a0FranceThe ship ran aground at Havre de Gr\u00e2ce, Seine-Inf\u00e9rieure and was damaged. She put back to Havre de Gr\u00e2ce.[21]Charlotte\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was driven ashore at Portsmouth, Hampshire. She was on a voyage from Terceira Island, Azores to Portsmouth.[22]Charlotte was refloated.[12]Elada and Antoine\u00a0FranceThe ship ran aground at Havre de Gr\u00e2ce and was damaged. She put back to Havre de Gr\u00e2ce.[21]Margaret\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was wrecked on Fernando de Noronha, Brazil. Her crew were rescued. She was on a voyage from Lima, Peru to Liverpool, Lancashire.[23]Jeune Elise\u00a0FranceThe ship was driven ashore at South Lancing, Sussex, United Kingdom. She was on a voyage from Honfleur, Calvados to Shoreham-by-Sea, Sussex.[8][9]Jeune Elise was refloated on 6 February and taken into Shoreham-by-Sea.[21]Queen\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was driven ashore crewless at Poole, Dorset. She was on a voyage from London to Falmouth, Cornwall.[22]Surprise\u00a0United KingdomThe ship sank at Ilfracombe, Devon. Her crew were rescued.[8]4 February[edit]List of shipwrecks: 4 February 1840ShipCountryDescriptionAuguste\u00a0FranceThe ship was driven ashore at Camaret-sur-Mer, Finist\u00e8re. Her crew were rescued.[19]Bolett\u00a0NorwayThe ship was driven ashore and wrecked near Douarnenez, Finist\u00e8re with the loss of her captain. She was on a voyage from Bergen to Le Croisic, Loire-Inf\u00e9rieure, France.[4]Ceurrieur\u00a0FranceThe ship was driven ashore at Camaret-sur-Mer. Her crew were rescued.[19]Cinq Fr\u00e8res\u00a0FranceThe ship was driven ashore at Camaret-sur-Mer. Her crew were rescued.[19]Cordelia\u00a0United KingdomThe schooner was wrecked on the Goodwin Sands, Kent. Her crew were rescued. She was on a voyage from Youghal, County Cork to London.[8][24]Edouard\u00a0FranceThe ship was driven ashore at Camaret-sur-Mer. Her crew were rescued.[19]Elizabeth and Mary\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was driven ashore at Penzance, Cornwall.[21]Emma\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was driven ashore near Santa Luc\u00eda de Tirajana, Canary Islands. She was on a voyage from Seville, Spain to London.[5]Falcon\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was driven ashore on Texel, North Holland, Netherlands. Her crew were rescued. She was on a voyage from Sunderland, County Durham to Schiedam, South Holland.[21]Familien\u00a0FranceThe ship was driven ashore and wrecked at Douarnenez.[4]Fils Unique\u00a0FranceThe ship was driven ashore at Camaret-sur-Mer. Her crew were rescued.[19]Jeune Adolphe\u00a0FranceThe ship was driven ashore at Camaret-sur-Mer. Her crew were rescued.[19]Jeune Victor\u00a0FranceThe sloop was driven ashore and wrecked at Rye, Sussex, United Kingdom. Her crew were rescued. She was on a voyage from Granville, Manche to Saint-Malo, Ille-et-Vilaine.[8][25]Liffey\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was wrecked near Porsalle, Finist\u00e8re, France with the loss of three of her crew.[26]Louise Gabrielle\u00a0FranceThe ship was destroyed by fire at New Grimsby, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom. She was on a voyage from St. Ubes, Portugal to Boulogne, Pas-de-Calais.[4]Pierre Marie\u00a0FranceThe ship was driven ashore at Camaret-sur-Mer. Her crew were rescued.[19]Shannon\u00a0United KingdomThe ship foundered off the coast of Finist\u00e8re.[27]Siren New South WalesThe brig struck the Tory Shoal, in Kaipara Harbour, New Zealand and wad damaged. She was consequently condemned.[28][29]St. Lawrence British North AmericaThe ship was driven ashore and wrecked 6 nautical miles (11\u00a0km) from Tralee, County Kerry. Her crew were rescued. She was on a voyage from Dalhousie, New Brunswick to Caernarfon.[14]Symmetry\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was driven ashore and wrecked in the Isles of Scilly. Her crew were rescued.[2]William Randfield\u00a0United KingdomThe full-rigged ship was driven ashore and wrecked at Portreath, Cornwall with the loss of five of her eight crew.[21][30][31][32]5 February[edit]List of shipwrecks: 5 February 1840ShipCountryDescriptionBolivar\u00a0SpainThe ship was wrecked in the Caicos Islands. Her crew were rescued. She was on a voyage from Santa Marta, Republic of New Granada to C\u00e1diz.[33]Catherine\u00a0United KingdomThe schooner was driven ashore on Priestholm, Anglesey, at the entrance to the Menai Strait. Her crew were rescued. She was on a voyage from Liverpool, Lancashire to County Clare.[14] She was refloated on 3 March and taken into Beaumaris, Anglesey.[34]Elizabeth\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was driven ashore at Cardigan. She was on a voyage from Liverpool to Waterford.[2]Elizabeth was refloated the next day.[35]Hero\u00a0United KingdomThe barque was driven ashore and wrecked at Bude, Cornwall with the loss of all eleven crew. She was on her maiden voyage, from Liverpool to London.[21][30][32]Kitty\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was wrecked in Ramsey Sound. Her crew were rescued. She was on a voyage from Clonakilty, County Cork to Bristol, Gloucestershire.[3]Lamia\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was driven ashore at The Mumbles, Glamorgan. She was on a voyage from Swansea, Glamorgan to Falmouth, Cornwall.[21] She was later refloated.[3]Lion\u00a0United KingdomThe ship foundered off the north coast of Cornwall with the loss of all hands.[14]Liverpool\u00a0United KingdomThe sloop was wrecked near Padstow, Cornwall with the loss of all hands. She was on a voyage from Liverpool to London.[35][32]Margaret\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was driven ashore at The Mumbles. She was on a voyage from Newport, Monmouthshire to Youghal, County Cork.[21] She was later refloated.[3]Mary Ann\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was driven ashore at The Mumbles. She was on a voyage from Bridgwater, Somerset to Aberavon, Glamorgan.[21] She was later refloated.[3]Mary Ann\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was driven ashore at The Mumbles. She was on a voyage from Bristol, Gloucestershire to Swansea.[21] She was later refloated.[3]Mercury\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was driven ashore and wrecked at Morriscastle,  County Wexford. Her crew were rescued.[19]Perseverance\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was wrecked at Cardigan. Her crew were rescued.[36] She was on a voyage from Liverpool to Southampton, Hampshire.[2]Perth\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was driven ashore at The Mumbles. She was on a voyage from Neath, Glamorgan to Padstow, Cornwall.[21] She was later refloated.[3]Robinson\u00a0United KingdomThe ship struck the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly and was damaged. She was on a voyage from Greenock, Renfrewshire to Messina, Sicily. She put into Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire in a sinking condition.[30]San Jos\u00e9\u00a0SpainThe felucca was abandoned. All nine people on board were rescued by Vittorioso (\u00a0Malta) before she foundered.[37]Sarah Nicholson\u00a0United KingdomThe ship ran aground at Barbas Point, Ottoman Empire. She was on a voyage from Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland to Constantinople, Ottoman Empire. Sarah Nicholson was later refloated and resumed her voyage.[18]Tar\u00a0United KingdomThe schooner capsized in the English Channel 8 nautical miles (15\u00a0km) south west of The Needles, Isle of Wight. with the loss of all hands. She was on a voyage from Great Yarmouth, Norfolk to Bristol, Gloucestershire.[21][14]Tiber\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was driven ashore on Priestholm. Her crew were rescued. She was on a voyage from Liverpool to Falmouth.[14]6 February[edit]List of shipwrecks: 6 February 1840ShipCountryDescriptionAgnes\u00a0United KingdomThe ship ran aground at Port Patrick, Wigtownshire.[38]CharlotteFlag unknownThe ship ran aground on the Wresen Sandbank. She was on a voyage from Riga, Russia to Schiedam, South Holland, Netherlands. Charlotte was refloated and taken into Nyborg, Denmark.[15]Friends\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was wrecked on the Paternoster Rock. Her crew were rescued. She was on a voyage from Table Bay to St Helena Bay.[39]Thames\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was dismasted and abandoned off St. Ives, Cornwall. She was on a voyage from Liverpool, Lancashire to Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland. Thames was taken into St. Ives.[2]Vigilant\u00a0United KingdomThe two-masted ship was driven ashore and wrecked at Sybel Head, County Kerry.[3]William and Maria\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was driven ashore at Newtownness, Pembrokeshire.[3]7 February[edit]List of shipwrecks: 7 February 1840ShipCountryDescriptionAtlas\u00a0DenmarkThe ship was driven ashore at the Three Crowns Battery, Copenhagen. She was on a voyage from Copenhagen to St. Ubes, Portugal. Atlas was refloated and put back to Copenhagen.[40]Aurelia\u00a0United KingdomThe ship struck the pier and sank at Ramsgate, Kent.[14] She was on a voyage from Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland to Bermuda.[2]Babette\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was driven ashore and wrecked near Ystad, Sweden. She was on a voyage from Liebau, Prussia to Dundee, Forfarshire.[41]Brothers and Sisters\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was wrecked on the Long Sand, in the North Sea off the coast of Essex. Her crew were rescued. She was on a voyage from Newcastle upon Tyne to Rouen, Seine-Inf\u00e9rieure, France.[19]Duke of Buccleugh\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was wrecked on the Palmiras Reef with the loss of a passenger. Survivors were rescued by Miranda (\u00a0United Kingdom). Duke of Buccleuch was on a voyage from London to Calcutta, India.[42][43]Elizabeth\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was driven ashore at Bowmore, Islay and was scuttled.[44] She was refloated on 19 February and taken into Bowmore.[45]Fanny\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was wrecked at Vila Nova, Terceira Island, Azores with the loss of two of her crew.[46]Fergus\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was driven ashore at Galway.[31]Haytons\u00a0United KingdomThe schooner was driven ashore and wrecked on the Cairnbulg-riggs, Aberdeenshire. Her crew were rescued. She was on a voyage from Dingwall, Ross-shire to Sunderland, County Durham.[47][48][49]Jessy\u00a0United KingdomThe ship struck Whitby Rock and was severely damaged.[3][38]Little Sam\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was run into by Albion (\u00a0United Kingdom) and sank in Filey Bay with the loss of a passenger. Her crew were rescued by Albion. Little Sam was on a voyage from Newcastle upon Tyneto Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.[3][31]Mabon\u00a0United KingdomThe ship ran aground and sank off Eyemouth, Berwickshire. Her crew were rescued. She was on a voyage from Hull, Yorkshire to Leith, Lothian.[19][31]Nelson\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was in collision with Hope (\u00a0United Kingdom) and foundered in the North Sea 6 nautical miles (11\u00a0km) south of Scarborough, Yorkshire. Her crew were rescued by Hope.[3][31]Nepean\u00a0United KingdomThe schooner was wrecked at Portland Bill, Dorset. Her crew were rescued. She was on a voyage from South Shields, County Durham to Bridport, Dorset.[14][50]Ochiltree\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was driven ashore in Lough Swilly. She was on a voyage from Glasgow, Renfrewshire to Lough Swilly.[26][4]Port Packet\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was driven ashore on the coast of Northumberland. She was on a voyage from King’s Lynn, Norfolk to Leith. Port Packet was later refloated and taken into Blyth, Northumberland.[3][26][50]Shark\u00a0United KingdomThe brig was driven ashore at “Bunoran”, County Galway. Her crew survived. She was on a voyage from Newfoundland, British North America to Liverpool, Lancashire.[51]Theodore\u00a0United StatesThe ship was lost off Cape Raynett, Haiti. Her crew were rescued. She was on a voyage from New York to Aux Cayes, Haiti.[52]8 February[edit]List of shipwrecks: 8 February 1840ShipCountryDescriptionAlfred\u00a0United KingdomThe ship ran aground in the River Blackwater. She was on a voyage from Youghal, County Cork to London.[26]Alfred was refloated the next day.[53]Antelope\u00a0United KingdomThe ship collided with John Clifton (\u00a0United Kingdom and foundered in the North Sea off Flamborough Head, Yorkshire. Her crew were rescued. She was on a voyage from South Shields, County Durham to Bordeaux, Gironde, France.[38]Industry\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was abandoned in the Atlantic Ocean. Her crew were rescued by Emma (\u00a0United Kingdom). Industry was on a voyage from Newfoundland, British North America to London.[27]Mermaid\u00a0United KingdomThe cutter was driven ashore and wrecked at Port Maria, Jamaica. Her crew were rescued.[33]Powhattan\u00a0United StatesThe ship was driven ashore at Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, United Kingdom. She was on a voyage from New Orleans, Louisiana to Liverpool, Lancashire.[3]Powhattan was refloated on 17 February and taken into Liverpool.[44]Sarah JamaicaThe sloop was wrecked on Galina Point. Her crew were rescued. She was on a voyage from Kingston to Dry Harbour.[33]Sybil\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was driven ashore in Loch Ryan. She was on a voyage from Wexford to Glasgow, Renfrewshire.[54]Topaz\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was in collision with Eliza (\u00a0United Kingdom) off Flamborough Head and foundered. Her crew were rescued. She was on a voyage from Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham to London.[38][26]9 February[edit]List of shipwrecks: 9 February 1840ShipCountryDescriptionAnna Agatha\u00a0United KingdomThe ship sprang a leak and was beached at Angle, Pembrokeshire. She was on a voyage from Liverpool, Lancashire to Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands.[47]Demuth Duchy of HolsteinThe ship was driven ashore by ice at T\u00f8nning. She was on a voyage from T\u00f8nning to Hull, Yorkshire, United Kingdom.[15][27]Gipsy\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was driven ashore at Blyth, Northumberland. She was later refloated and resumed her voyage.[26]Havre\u00a0United StatesThe ship was destroyed by fire 7 nautical miles (13\u00a0km) off Cobh, County Cork, United Kingdom. All twenty people on board were rescued by a pilot boat. She was on a voyage from New Orleans, Louisiana to Liverpool.[55][35]10 February[edit]List of shipwrecks: 10 February 1840ShipCountryDescriptionDart\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was wrecked near Campbeltown, Argyllshire. Her crew were rescued. She was on a voyage from Wexford to Glasgow, Renfrewshire.[56]Economy\u00a0United KingdomThe ship ran aground on the Barber Sand, in the North Sea off the coast of Norfolk. She was later refloated.[53]Espeleta\u00a0FranceThe ship was driven ashore at Boulogne, Pas-de-Calais. She was on a voyage from Charleston, South Carolina to Dunkerque, Nord.[57]Espeleta was refloated on 17 February and towed into Boulogne.[58]Jean Bart\u00a0FranceThe ship struck the pier and sank at Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. She was on a voyage from Sunderland, County Durham, United Kingdom to Bordeaux, Gironde.[19]Kezia\u00a0United KingdomThe schooner ran aground on the Maplin Sand, in the North Sea off the coast of Essex. She was on a voyage from Goole, Yorkshire to London.[47][31]Majestic\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was driven ashore in the Sound of Mull. She was refloated on 16 February.[45]Martha Harrison\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was driven ashore in Bunowen Bay. Her crew were rescued. She was on a voyage from Newfoundland, British North America to Liverpool, Lancashire.[53]Sara\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was driven ashore and wrecked between the mouth to the Knasborg Stream and “Napliert”, Denmark. Her crew were rescued. She was on a voyage from Belfast, County Down to Aarhus, Denmark.[41][59]11 February[edit]List of shipwrecks: 11 February 1840ShipCountryDescriptionBritannia\u00a0United KingdomThe ship struck the North Carr Rock, in the North Sea off the coast of Forfarshire, and foundered. Her crew were rescued, She was on a voyage from Montrose, Forfarshire to Newcastle upon Tyne,  Northumberland.[47][48]British Heroine\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was driven ashore and wrecked at Derbyhaven, Isle of ManShe was on a voyage from Greenock, Renfrewshire to New Orleans, Lincolnshire.[27]Cato\u00a0United KingdomThe ship ran aground at Stromness, Orkney Islands. She was on a voyage from Newcastle upon Tyne to Galway.[44]Cato was refloated on 26 February and resumed her voyage.[60]Orders\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was driven ashore and damaged at Redcar, Yorkshire. She was on a voyage from Selby, East Riding of Yorkshire to Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham. Orders was later refloated.[47]Wilhelmine StettinThe ship was driven ashore at Barh\u00f6ft, Prussia. She was on a voyage from Bo’ness, Lothian, United Kingdom to Stettin. Wilhelmine was refloated and taken into Stralsund.[27]12 February[edit]List of shipwrecks: 12 February 1840ShipCountryDescriptionDart\u00a0United KingdomThe sloop was driven ashore near Skipness, Ayrshire. Her crew were rescued.[27]Evenwood\u00a0United KingdomThe ship ran aground on the Gunfleet Sand, in the North Sea off the coast of Essex.[27] She was on a voyage from Hartlepool, County Durham to London. Evenwood was refloated on 16 February and resumed her voyage.[40]Kennesley\u00a0United KingdomThe ship ran aground on the Maplin Sand, in the North Sea off the coast of Essex. She was on a voyage from Goole, Yorkshire to London.[57]Liberty\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was driven ashore at Whitehaven, Cumberland.[47]Mary\u00a0United KingdomThe ship capsized off Great Orme Head, Caernarfonshire. Her crew were rescued.[49]Roman\u00a0United KingdomThe ship collided with Richard Anderson (\u00a0United Kingdom) and foundered in the Irish Sea off Holyhead, Anglesey with the loss of her captain. Survivors were rescued by Richard Anderson. Roman was on a voyage from Savannah, Georgia, United States to Liverpool, Lancashire.[61]Rover\u00a0United KingdomThe schooner ran aground at Lindisfarne, Northumberland.[49]13 February[edit]14 February[edit]15 February[edit]List of shipwrecks: 15 February 1840ShipCountryDescriptionHebe\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was driven ashore and wrecked at Forked Harbour, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, British North America. Her crew were rescued. She was on a voyage from Trinidad to Saint Andrews, New Brunswick, British North America.[67]John Porter\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was driven ashore and wrecked at St. Mary’s, Newfoundland, British North America.[68]Mary Hartley\u00a0United KingdomThe ship foundered in Carnarvon Bay.[40]Sarah Maria\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was driven ashore north of Tillen Head, County Donegal and was wrecked. She was on a voyage from the Clyde to Barbadoes.[40]Slaney\u00a0United KingdomThe brig ran aground on the Rush Bank. She was later refloated and taken into Wexford.[5]Venus\u00a0United KingdomThe ship capsized and sank at Kilrush, County Cork. sHe was on a voyage from Saint John, New Brunswick, British North America to Cork.[59]16 February[edit]17 February[edit]18 February[edit]19 February[edit]20 February[edit]21 February[edit]List of shipwrecks: 21 February 1840ShipCountryDescriptionCommodore\u00a0United KingdomThe ship ran aground at Cork. She was on a voyage from Cork to Trinidad.[5]Despatch\u00a0United KingdomThe ship ran aground on the Cant Sand, in the Thames Estuary and sank. She was on a voyage from London to the Isle of Wight.[59]Gowland\u00a0United KingdomThe ship ran aground on the Calship Spit, in the Solent. She was on a voyage from Southampton to Lymington, Hampshire. Gowland was refloated on 25 February and resumed her voyage.[77]Lisette Caroline\u00a0NetherlandsThe ship was driven ashore west of Shoreham-by-Sea, Sussex, United Kingdom and capsized. She was subsequently beached and righted. Lisette Caroline was on a voyage from Bordeaux, Gironde, France to Amsterdam, North Holland.[5]Maria Ann\u00a0United KingdomThe ship departed from Gloucester for Portsmouth, Hampshire. No further trace, presumed foundered with the loss of all hands.[78]Veronica\u00a0HamburgThe ship foundered in the English Channel off The Needles, Isle of Wight. Her crew were rescued. She was on a voyage from Hamburg to Nantes, Loire Atlantique, France.[59]22 February[edit]23 February[edit]24 February[edit]List of shipwrecks: 24 February 1840ShipCountryDescriptionFalcon\u00a0United KingdomThe ship ran aground on the Scheelbank, in the North Sea off the Dutch coast. She was later refloated and resumed her voyage.[18]Thomas Parsons\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was destroyed by an explosion at Old Calabar with the loss of all but four of her crew.[84][80]25 February[edit]26 February[edit]List of shipwrecks: 26 February 1840ShipCountryDescriptionSuffolk\u00a0United KingdomThe ship departed from Matanzas, Cuba for Hamburg. No further trace, presumed foundered with the loss of all hands.[86]27 February[edit]28 February[edit]29 February[edit]Unknown date[edit]List of shipwrecks: Unknown date in February 1840ShipCountryDescriptionAberfoil\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was driven ashore near “Carabournon”, on the coast of the Black Sea, where she had become a wreck by 18 February. She was on a voyage from Odessa to London.[1]Aimable Celeste\u00a0FranceThe ship was abandoned in the Atlantic Ocean. Her crew were rescued by Antonia (\u00a0United Kingdom). Aimable Celeste was on a voyage from Laguna to Dunkerque, Nord, France.[2]Aimable Marie\u00a0FranceThe ship was beached near Havre de Gr\u00e2ce, Seine-Inf\u00e9rieure with the loss of all hands on or before 9 February. She was on a voyage from Saint Domingo to Havre de Gr\u00e2ce.[26]Alexander\u00a0United StatesThe ship was wrecked off Saint Domingo. Her crew were rescued. She was on a voyage from New York to Aux Cayes, Haiti.[52]Ann\u00a0United KingdomThe ship departed from Constantinople, Ottoman Empire for Genoa, Kingdom of Sardinia. No further trace, presumed foundered with the loss of all hands.[102]Belle of Missouri\u00a0United StatesThe steamship was caught fire and exploded in the Missouri River 80 nautical miles (150\u00a0km) downstream of St. Louis, Missouri with the loss of one life.[45]Carol New South WalesThe cutter was driven ashore and wrecked in the Bay of Plenty.[103]Dageraad\u00a0NetherlandsThe ship foundered off the \u00cele-de-Sein, Finist\u00e8re, France before 24 February with the loss of all hands. She was on a voyage from Alicante, Spain to Gibraltar and Amsterdam, North Holland.[16]Dispatch\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was driven ashore in Bigbury Bay before 5 February. She subsequently broke up.[21]Dorothy\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was abandoned in the Atlantic Ocean. Her crew were rescued by Cartaretta (\u00a0United Kingdom). Dorothy was on a voyage from Saint John, New Brunswick, British North America to Hull, Yorkshire.[34]Espeleta\u00a0FranceThe ship was driven ashore near Boulogne, Pas-de-Calais, France. She was on a voyage from Charleston, South Carolina, United States to Dunkerque, Nord. Espeleta was refloated on 17 February and taken into Boulogne.[44]Grace\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was abandoned in the North Sea before 5 February.[14] Her crew were rescued by Unity (\u00a0United Kingdom). Grace subsequently foundered.[31]Guineaman\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was driven ashore at Margate, Kent. She was on a voyage from Africa to London. Guineaman was refloated on 5 February.[13]Henry Volant\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was driven ashore at Ballyshannon, County Donegal. She was refloated on 6 February.[19]James Stevens\u00a0United KingdomThe ship foundered off the north coast of Cornwall before 6 February.[14]Kate and Jane\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was driven ashore at Landguard Fort, Harwich, Essex. She was on a voyage from Liverpool, Lancashire to Harwich. Kate and Jane was refloated on 4 February and taken into Harwich.[13][35]Lisle\u00a0FranceThe ship was wrecked on the Needles Rocks, off the Cape of Good Hope with some loss of life. She was on a voyage from Mauritius to Bordeaux, Gironde.[104]Medora\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was driven ashore in Ardmore Bay, where she became a wreck on 23 February. She was on a voyage from Great Yarmouth, Norfolk to Swansea, Glamorgan.[77]Mercury\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was abandoned in the North Sea. She was subsequently taken into Eyemouth, Berwickshire, where she arrived on 19 February.[71]Ontario British North AmericaThe ship foundered in the Bristol Channel off the coast of Glamorgan on or before 10 February.[47]Plata\u00a0United KingdomThe ship foundered in the Atlantic Ocean before 27 February. Her crew were rescued by Cora (\u00a0United Kingdom). Plata was on a voyage from Liverpool to Trinidad.[105]Pratt\u00a0United KingdomThe ship was driven ashore on the coast of Essex. She was on a voyage from Chatham, Kent to London.[106]Puddy Puddy New South WalesThe schooner was wrecked near the Bay of Islands.[103]Resolution\u00a0United KingdomThe barque foundered 100 nautical miles (190\u00a0km) west of Gibraltar with the loss of at least three lives.[107]St. Lawrence British North AmericaThe ship was driven ashore near Tralee, County Cork on or before 11 February. She was on a voyage from Dalhousie, New Brunswick to Caernarfon. 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