Maritime record MWX2414 - Whitely

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Remains of British bomber, 1939-45

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Wreckage of WWII Whitley bomber examined in 50 36.45N 001 46.48W. Least echo sounder depth 21.9 in general depth 22.7m. Scour 0.2m. Height 1m. Little of main fuselage remains - largest pieces are the wings and engine nacelles. Undercarriage retracted. Lies close west of Telecom cable. Difficult to locate with E/S.

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  • <1> Index: United Kingdom Hydrographic Office. 1992. Hydrographic Office wreck index.

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Location

Grid reference SZ 15564 79287 (point)
Map sheet SZ17NE

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 9 000 0652
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 17 NE 5

Record last edited

Oct 3 2007 11:18AM

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