Maritime record MWX2383 - Valentine Tank
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Summary
Remains of Valentine Tank, 1944
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Horizontal Datum: OGB Vertical Datum: 116 Method of Fix: D (1) Lost while carrying out trials during WWII.(2) 06-JUN-1985: Valentine tank located in 50 39.28N 001 53.16W. (1) Recovered objects on droit list include shaving brush, razor, toothbrush, wrench, radio telephone and makers plate. (Droit A/093).(5) Recovered items on droit list include a radiator manifold, a piece of hydraulic piping, and a microphone, found in Poole Bay. (Droit A/1125).(50 A door catch recovered in Poole Bay from unspecified Valentine tank (Droit A/2450) (5) Recorded by the Poole Bay Archaeological Research Group. In 1996, the tank was reported as being complete with turret and gun. (6)
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SWX4837 Index: United Kingdom Hydrographic Office. 1992. Hydrographic Office wreck index.
- <2> SWX5640 Monograph: Hinchcliffe, J and V. 1990. Dive Dorset: a diver guide (2nd Edition). Wreck No. 197, p161-3.
- <3> SWX6633 Article in serial: 1979. Diver [incorporating Underwater World] 1979, No. 6 June.. Vol 24. p24.
- <4> SWX1 Monograph: Hinchcliffe, J and V. 1999. Dive Dorset: a diver guide (3rd Edition). 3rd Edition. Wreck 272, p190-191.
- <5> SWX4542 Index: 2001. Maritime and Coastguard Agency: Receiver of Wreck Amnesty.
- <6> SWX8707 Digital archive: Le Pard, G. 1995-2003. Dorset Coast Forum Maritime Archaeological Database.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SZ 07931 84304 (point) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ08SE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 9 000 0921
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 08 SE 5
Record last edited
Feb 25 2004 12:59PM