Maritime record MDO20370 - Unidentified wreck, Portland Harbour

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Summary

Remains of an unidentified wreck, located outside Portland Harbour. The wreck is likely to be of 20th century date, due to its steel construction.

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Full Description

This wreck is badly broken and consists mainly of plates and steel sections. Position 50 34.87N 2 24.72W taken from (1) Wreck site and archaeological remains: Unidentified wreck in 50 34.87N, 02 24.72W. This wreck is badly broken and consists mainly of plates and steel sections. It lies at a depth of 19m and is the same distance out from the base of the outside face of the outer breakwater. (1)

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Monograph: Hinchcliffe, J and V. 1999. Dive Dorset: a diver guide (3rd Edition). 3rd Edition. 45 p51.
  • <2> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1615065.

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Location

Grid reference SY 70950 75750 (point)
Map sheet SY77NW

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 9 000 1833
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 77 NW 21
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1615065

Record last edited

Mar 26 2024 3:45PM

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