Maritime record MWX2009 - Unidentified seabed obstruction

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Summary

Unidentified seabed obstruction reported by fishermen. Possibly indicative of wreckage or a submerged feature.

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18-OCT-1990 Obstruction, 20x0.5m, orientated 070/250 degrees. Least echo sounder depth 27.6m in general depth 28.1m. Scour 0.2m deep. Height 0.5m. (1) A submerged obstruction is marked in this vicinity on a chart of 1937 (2)

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Index: United Kingdom Hydrographic Office. 1992. Hydrographic Office wreck index.
  • <2> Chart: Admiralty. 1937. Portland to St. Albans Head.
  • <3> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 832491.

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Location

Grid reference SY 76960 73718 (point)
Map sheet SY77SE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 9 000 0815
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 77 SE 2
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 832491

Record last edited

Apr 4 2024 12:53PM

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