Inundation at Ulverston

5 March 1842

Disaster

Ulverston

Low lands in Furness completely inundated by a high tide.

Inundation at Ulverston — Newstalgia

Owing to the strong westerly wind on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday last, the tide in the neighbourhood of Ulverston rose to such a height that it completely inundated all the low lands in Furness.

Source: Kendal Mercury

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