Wreck of the Falconer, December 17, 1847 December 9, 2021October 23, 2022 Gordon HarrisLeave a comment On December 17, 1847 the brig Falconer, loaded with bituminous coal, wrecked at Crane Beach during a fierce winter storm. A dozen of the crew and passengers are buried in a common grave at the Old North Burying Ground.