Maritime record MDO20367 - Unidentified Wreck possible barge or target
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Summary
Possible Barge or target
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
This can best be described as a barge. It sits level, rising up 1 m from a fine sandy sea bed at 32m. The strange feature of this vessel is a wooden deck, very unusual in this sort of craft. A heavy chain is fixed to an eye at one corner and runs back over the deck and off to the sea bed at one side. Years ago, the Navy had floating targets moored in this area. This may be one that stopped floating.
Position 50 33.9N 2 38.06W taken from (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX1 Monograph: Hinchcliffe, J and V. 1999. Dive Dorset: a diver guide (3rd Edition). 3rd Edition. 68 p63.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 55150 74150 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY57SE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 9 000 1830
Record last edited
Sep 11 2008 3:03AM
