Maritime record TR 23 NW 155 - Leicester

Summary

Remains of 1916 wreck of English cargo vessel, located approximately 3 miles SE of Folkestone. She foundered after being mined 2.5 miles ESE of Folkestone Pier, en route from Portsmouth to Cromarty with a general cargo, which included crockery and cutlery. Constructed of iron in 1891, she was a steam-driven vessel. The wreck site has been dispersed.

Location

Grid reference TR 2893 3404 (point) NLO
Map sheet TR23SE
District FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

<1> United Kingdom shipwreck index, Page Nos. N/a (Bibliographic reference). SKE6340.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Bibliographic reference: United Kingdom shipwreck index. Page Nos. N/a.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Nov 21 2016 5:31PM