Monument record MWX4565 - Heinkel III, West Bay

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Summary

A Heinkel III, lost on the beach ½ mile west of West bay, 9/11/40

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A Heinkel III, lost on the beach ½ mile west of West bay, 9/11/40 (1) At 04.49 hours on the 6th November 1940 on the beach in the Parish of Symondsbury, ½ mile west of West bay German HEINKEL III Plane partly submerged in the sea, assumed to be slightly damaged.(2)

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Digital archive: Le Pard, G. 1995-2003. Dorset Coast Forum Maritime Archaeological Database. 34.
  • <2> Unpublished document: Dorset Police. Daily reports from Chief Constable 1939-1945.

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Location

Grid reference SY 45375 90516 (point) Estimated from sources
Map sheet SY49SE

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  • None recorded

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  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 9 000 1511

Record last edited

Apr 6 2024 10:53AM

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