Maritime record MWX1776 - Unidentified Wrecked Coaster
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Summary
Remains of coaster
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
04-JAN-1985 Wreck of what appears to be a small coaster located and examined 25-07-1984 in 50 28.51N 002 32.00W. Swept clear at 38.0m foul at 38.6m. Least echo sounder depth 39.8m in general depth 46m. Scour 1m deep. Height 6m, length 60m, beam 9m, approx. Lying NE/SW. A porthole was recovered from an unknown wreck, position given 50 28.88N 002 32.01W.(Droit A/641) (From the position given is likely to be this wreck) (1)
The building date for this vessel is an estimate based on an average age at wrecking of twenty years. This average is derived from those vessels wrecked on the Dorset coast whose age at wrecking is known.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX4837 Index: United Kingdom Hydrographic Office. 1992. Hydrographic Office wreck index.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 62164 64760 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY66SW |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 9 000 0834
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 66 SW 3
Record last edited
Feb 25 2004 9:17AM
