Maritime record TQ 96 NW 36 - Unidentified wreck, Elmley Reach

Summary

Remains of hulked wreck of uncertain date, possibly of 19th to early 20th century origin, which was abandoned by 1961. Seen to be constructed of wood, she lies on the south side of the Swale to the east of Elmley Ferry, and to the north of the vessels recorded at 900621 and 1025226. Status: Site

Location

Grid reference TQ 93569 66330 (point) FCE
Map sheet TQ96NW
Civil Parish SITTINGBOURNE, SWALE, KENT
County KENT
District SWALE, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Vertical Datum: LAT (1)
Orientation: NW/SE (1); 135/315 (3)

07-SEP-1973: Stranded wreck in 51 21 45N 000 46 51E lying NW/SE. (1)

Method of Fix: Aerial Photograph Interpretation
Photograph Number: KCC 1961 Line 9: 6574
Method of Fix: Aerial Photograph Interpretation
Photograph Number: KCC 1967 Line 29: 1225

A vessel lying to the east of the ferry and bows on to the shore. The shadow of the vessel shows that it has structure above deck level amidships. It can be seen showing above the water on the 1967 survey. Estimated length 40m. (2)

Seen to be located to the north of wrecks 900621 and 1025226, on the south bank of the Swale in the inter-tidal zone at -3m, to the east of Elmley Ferry.

Position given 2005 as EUT 5121.783N 0046.750E. (3)

Seen to lie north of 900621 and orientated consistent with the description in (3) as 135/315. Hull substantially intact along its length: sides broken amidships, but still fairly intact up to deck level although well broken. Constructed of wood. (4)

Historic England archive material: BF113677 Wrecks and abandoned water-craft Created to contain photo jobs showing images of the remains of wrecked, abandoned and/or beached water vessels, whether sea-, river- or waterway-going. Some images may relate to a book on coastal wrecks by Serena Cant, in preparation during 2010-2011.


<1> Hydrographic Office wreck index, Extracted 20-JAN-1993, Page Nos. N/a (Bibliographic reference). SKE6339.

<2> 2000, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX10450.

<3> 2000, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX10451.

<4> 1994, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11327.

<5> 1994, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11328.

<6> Wessex Archaeology, 2005, North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year One report (Unpublished document). SWX12121.

Sources/Archives (6)

  • <1> Bibliographic reference: Hydrographic Office wreck index. Extracted 20-JAN-1993, Page Nos. N/a.
  • <2> Photograph (Print): 2000. Photograph. 48. print.
  • <3> Photograph (Print): 2000. Photograph. 50. print.
  • <4> Photograph (Print): 1994. Photograph. TQ9366/1. print.
  • <5> Photograph (Print): 1994. Photograph. TQ9366/2. print.
  • <6> Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2005. North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year One report.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: Survey, North Kent Coastal Zone: Phase ll, Year One (Ref: 56750) (EWX8437)

Record last edited

Jul 10 2024 6:59PM