Maritime record MWX5125 - Lesrix
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Summary
A motor vessel that sank off Portland Bill in 1960.
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Full Description
A motor vessel carrying a cargo of coal that sank in 1960 (1)
The 63 year old master of this vessel was a survivor of 300 wartime convoys through the channel, known at the time as 'Bomb Alley'. During 250 of these his ship had been under air attach, or fired on by German coastal guns or E-Boats. He was torpedoed and sunk in at least three vessels, all of which were small coasters. It is presumed that since she had been sighted on 31.10 15 miles W of St. Catherine’s Point but never seen again, and hatch covers lifebelts etc. were washed up on Portland Bill, that she foundered in the storm with all hands.(2)
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 67438 68586 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY66NE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 9 000 1228
Record last edited
May 6 2004 10:00AM