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Maritime record TR 38 SW 23 - Matra II
Summary
BRITISH MERCHANT STEAMER, 1939
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3379 8239 (point) NLO |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR38SW |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Having struck a mine, was successfuly beached at Shingles Patch, where she became a total wreck. The cargo carried included 5,750 tons of general cargo including butyl-acetate, machinery parts, paraffin wax, ethylene glycol, plus 200 tons of antimony ore and 331 tons of rubber. Master: J Butterworth Crew Lost: 16 Passengers: 0 Propulsion: Screw driven, steam turbine engine Date of Loss Qualifier: A Additional sources cited in United Kingdom Shipwreck Index: LCWLR.1939-45 p19; MOD(N).Hyd.Wk.No.012308109
<1> United Kingdom shipwreck index, Page Nos. N/a (Bibliographic reference). SKE6340.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE6340 Bibliographic reference: United Kingdom shipwreck index. Page Nos. N/a.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 6 2022 10:33AM