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Maritime record TR 46 SE 60 - U-48, First World War German submarine
Summary
On 24th November 1917 the U-48 grounded on the Goodwin Sands and was sunk by gunfire. She is still occasionally exposed by shifting sands.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 4590 6035 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR46SE |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
On 24th November 2017 the U-48 grounded on the Goodwin Sands and was sunk by gunfire from patrol craft Majesty, Paramount and Present Help. She is still occasionally exposed by shifting sands.(1)
Cotswold Archaeology, 2014, NHPP 3A1: Unknown Marine Assets & Landscapes, Strategic Assessment of Submarines, in English Waters, Project Report (Unpublished document). SKE53522.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SKE53522 Unpublished document: Cotswold Archaeology. 2014. NHPP 3A1: Unknown Marine Assets & Landscapes, Strategic Assessment of Submarines, in English Waters, Project Report.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 6 2022 10:30AM