Maritime record TQ 87 SE 1260 - The remains of a post medieval wreck can be seen on aerial photographs taken in 1946

Summary

The remains of a post medieval wreck can be seen on aerial photographs taken in 1946. This is one of three closely spaced wrecks on the eastern side of Colemouth Creek, north of Elphinstone Point (see also NMR 1541429 & 1541432). This wreck, which is no longer visible, measured approximately 21m by 5m and partly overlaid another vessel (NMR 1541429). It was mapped from aerial photographs as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project.

Location

Grid reference Centred TQ 8612 7429 (12m by 27m)
Map sheet TQ87SE
County KENT
Civil Parish ISLE OF GRAIN, MEDWAY, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> RAF, 1946, RAF 106G/UK/1444 4029-4030 1-MAY-1946 (Photograph). SKE55946.

<2> Next Perspectives, 2007, Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TQ8674 21-APR-2007 (Photograph). SKE55957.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Photograph: RAF. 1946. RAF 106G/UK/1444 4029-4030 1-MAY-1946. RAF 106G/UK/1444 4029-4030 1-MAY-1946.
  • <2> Photograph: Next Perspectives. 2007. Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TQ8674 21-APR-2007. Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TQ8674 21-APR-2007.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project NMP (EKE20812)

Record last edited

Apr 18 2024 12:53PM