Maritime record MDO20323 - Possible post medieval wreck, Weymouth Bay
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Summary
Wreck shown on chart of 1785. Possibly a stone boat. A submerged feature is visible at this location on aerial photographs of Weymouth Bay. It is considered likely to be the remains of the aforementioned wreck.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Wreck marked by entrance to Weymouth Harbour (1). Position taken from recent survey which located heap of stone on sea bed 368548, 079204. May be identicle with the Unidentified seabed obstruction 9 000 0837.
A submerged feature is visible at this location on aerial photographs of Weymouth Bay (2). It is considered likely to be the remains of the wreck described above. This feature was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 68547 79202 (5m by 7m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 9 000 1792
Record last edited
Nov 11 2013 2:44PM
