Maritime record MWX2836 - XE 8

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Summary

Charted position of XE 8. This Midget Submarine was sunk as sonar target and raised early in 1973.

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Full Description

Charted position of XE.8. (1) The Midget Submarine XE 8 (HMS Expunger) was sunk as sonar target 3 November 1954 and raised early in 1973 and now lies at the Imperial War Museum. (2)

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Chart: Hydrographic Office. 1955. Old spoil ground and position of wreck XE.8.
  • <2> Digital archive: Le Pard, G. 1995-2003. Dorset Coast Forum Maritime Archaeological Database.

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Location

Grid reference SY 75358 72308 (point) Approximate
Map sheet SY77SE

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 9 000 0663

Record last edited

Apr 13 2004 3:55PM

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