Maritime record MDO20122 - Pontoon or Barge
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Summary
Pontoon or barge like vessel
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
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)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX1 Monograph: Hinchcliffe, J and V. 1999. Dive Dorset: a diver guide (3rd Edition). 3rd Edition.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 38250 56750 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY35NE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 9 000 1744
Record last edited
Sep 16 2008 10:44AM