Maritime record MWX2336 - Post medieval or modern wreck, south of Furzey Island, Corfe Castle
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Summary
Unidentified seabed obstruction reported by fishermen. Possibly indicative of wreckage or a submerged feature. Aerial photographs of 1982 taken at low tide show the structure of a vessel, indicating that the feature is a wreck.
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Horizontal Datum: OGB. Vertical Datum: LAT. Method of Fix: PHOT 08-APR-1980. Foul area/anchorage shown in 50 40.49N 001 59.12W on Hecate photoplot (1).
Aerial photographs of 1982 taken at low tide show the structure of a vessel in the area described above in (1), indicating that the underwater obstruction is a wreck. The remains of the frame of the boat can be seen over an area measuring 82 m in length and up to 17 m in width. (2)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 00930 86769 (76m by 68m) (29 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ08NW |
| Civil Parish | Corfe Castle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 9 000 0924
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 08 NW 35
Record last edited
Dec 3 2013 2:33PM
