Sea Bird (ship)
Merchant brig under the command of John Huxham
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The SV Sea Bird or Seabird (later renamed Beach Bird) was a merchant brig under the command of John Huxham (or Husham or Durham). In 1750 or 1760 the ship grounded herself at Easton's Beach, Rhode Island.
Died1750–1760
At sea (presumed)
OccupationMerchant
KnownforMysterious disappearance
PartnerWife
John Huxham | |
|---|---|
| Died | 1750–1760 At sea (presumed) |
| Occupation | Merchant |
| Known for | Mysterious disappearance |
| Partner | Wife |
Disappearance
Her longboat was missing, and she had been returning from a voyage to Honduras and was expected in Newport that day. The ship was apparently abandoned in sight of land (coffee was boiling on the galley stove) and drifted off course. The only living things found on the ship were a dog and a cat.[1][2][3] The vessel was eventually sold to a merchant of Newport, who changed her name to the Beach Bird, in which name she made many voyages.[2]