Maritime record MDO20122 - Pontoon or Barge

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Pontoon or barge like vessel

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On a level sea bed lie the remains of a pontoon or barge like vessel. It is thought possible that this may be another remnant of the American 'Tiger' convoy. LST 58 was towing a pontoon causeway when the convoy was attacked by German E Boats in the dark hours of the morning of 28 April 1944. Position 50 24.46N 2 52.21 W taken from (1)

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  • <1> Monograph: Hinchcliffe, J and V. 1999. Dive Dorset: a diver guide (3rd Edition). 3rd Edition.

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Grid reference SY 38250 56750 (point)
Map sheet SY35NE

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  • None recorded

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  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 9 000 1744

Record last edited

Sep 16 2008 10:44AM

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