Maritime record MWX1781 - Unidentified seabed obstruction, Weymouth Bay
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Summary
Unidentified seabed obstruction reported by fishermen. Possibly indicative of wreckage or a submerged feature. A possible submerged feature is visible at NGR SY68380 79370 on aerial photographs of Weymouth Bay. It may be the remains of the obstruction described above.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Horizontal Datum: OGB
Vertical Datum: 116
Method of Fix: PA
09-OCT-1990 Uncharted isolated danger very close to surface at low water located in 50 36.42N 002 26.50W using Decca. Least depth not obtained. Has been marked by a buoy for the past 3 or 4 years. <1>
May be identical with the Possible Stone Boat MDO20323.
A possible submerged feature is visible at NGR SY68380 79370 on aerial photographs of Weymouth Bay (2). It may be the remains of the obstruction described above. This feature was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 68374 79325 (26m by 115m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 9 000 0837
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 NE 67
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 832520
Record last edited
Apr 4 2024 10:55AM