Maritime record MDO26476 - Modern/Second World War wreck, Holes Bay, Poole

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Summary

A possible modern wreck site, which may date from the Second World War, is visible as a submerged structure on aerial photographs to the north of Falconer Drive.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

A possible modern wreck site, which may date from the Second World War, is visible on aerial photographs as a hulk or semi submerged structure in the saltmarsh on the edge of Holes Bay, to the north of Falconer Drive. (1) The wreck measures 7.25m in length and just over 1.80m in width. The site is visible on the most recent comprehensive aerial imagery available to the project. (2/3) This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Dorset County Council. 2009. Digital vertical aerial photographs.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: XX-XXX-2009. Google Earth.
  • <3> Aerial Photograph: Channel Coastal Observatory. 15-OCT-2010. CCO Aerial Photographic Coverage 2009.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 99356 91836 (7m by 7m) (3 map features)
Map sheet SY99SE
Unitary Authority Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Jan 7 2020 4:10PM

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