Maritime record TQ 76 NE 151 - Unknown

Summary

UNIDENTIFIED BARGE USED TO FORM PIER

Location

Grid reference TQ 78889 69288 (point) FCE
Map sheet TQ76NE
County KENT
Civil Parish GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Method of Fix: Aerial Photograph Interpretation Photograph Number: KCC 1961 Line 7: 3962 Method of Fix: Aerial Photograph Interpretation Photograph Number: KCC 1967 Line 31: 0993 Method of Fix: Aerial Photograph Interpretation Photograph Number: KCC 1985 Line 10: 0050 Method of Fix: Aerial Photograph Interpretation Photograph Number: KCC 1990 Line 9: 0222 A group of barges denoting a mooring area, or possibly marking a shoal. On the 1961 and 1967 survey there are five barges drawn up in a curve. On the 1985 and 1990 survey a further three barges are drawn in a second curve to the west. They all appear to be of the same design, being double-ended and approximately 20m long with decks and no apparent opening for the hold.

Vertical Datum: LAT 24-SEP-1971 One of a line of 5 barge hulks sitting on mud to form pier for Medway Cruising Club in 51 23 38N 000 34 18E approx. (1). Photographs (2-5).


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

<2> 2000, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX10394.

<3> 1994, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11147.

<4> 1994, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11148.

<5> 1994, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11150.

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> Bibliographic reference: Hydrographic Office wreck index. Extracted 20-JAN-1993, Page Nos. N/a.
  • <2> Photograph (Print): 2000. Photograph. 129. print.
  • <3> Photograph (Print): 1994. Photograph. TQ7869/1. print.
  • <4> Photograph (Print): 1994. Photograph. TQ7869/2. print.
  • <5> Photograph (Print): 1994. Photograph. TQ7869/4. print.

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Protected Status/Designation

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Record last edited

Jul 10 2024 8:36PM