Storm of 21-22 December 1894.
Vessels lost in Irish Sea area.
FV's:
Smack Ellen & Ann, Hoylake FV, 5 lost;
Smack Stag, Hoylake FV, 4 lost;
Smack Mayflower, Fleetwood FV, 4 lost;
Smack Petrel, Fleetwood FV, lifted, 1 lost;
Smack Surprise Fleetwood FV, 4 lost;
LV:
Morecambe Bay LV
driven from moorings, 0 lost, returned to station;
Other vessels:
Barque Abana, Blackpool, 0 lost;
SS Abydos, Isle of Man, 21 lost;
Barque Atlantic, Hoyle Bank, 7 lost.
Brig Doctor, Belfast Lough, 2 lost;
Barque Kirkmichael, Holyhead, 7 lost;
Barque Loweswater, Irish Sea, 15 lost;
Barque Minnie Brown, Hoyle Bank, 19 lost;
SS Oswald, Port Logan, 22 lost;
SS Seamew, Portpatrick, 0 lost;
SS Sylphaen, Isle of Man, lifted, 0 lost;
SS The Prince , Corsewall Point, 2 lost;