v t e Shipwrecks and maritime incidents in 1853
Shipwrecks	11 Apr: Jenny Lind 24 Apr: Whitby 6 Jun: Carrier Pigeon 18 Jun: Earl of Charlemont Aug (unknown date): Madagascar 21 Aug: Breadalbane 29 Oct: HMS Rodney 1 Dec: Winfield Scott Unknown date: Belle USCS Morris Sir Fowell Buxton
Other incidents	7 Apr: HMS Basilisk 3 Jun: HMS Investigator
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