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Maritime record TQ 97 NE 25 - Herland
Summary
POSSIBLY REMAINS OF (BRITISH?) MERCHANT STEAMSHIP, 1940
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 98323 79502 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ97NE |
| District | SWALE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Vertical Datum: LAT The HERLAND was mined in 1940. 18 people were killed. She was carrying 3500 tons of cargo. See wreck in 51 28 47.5N 000 51 21E. 25-APR-1947 Drift sweep after dispersal clear to 45ft surrounding sea bed irregular varying from 10 to 13fms. Least echosounder depth 57ft. Position 51 28 46N 000 51 24E. 26-MAR-1962 Shown as wreck 9 fms on K2536. 01-MAR-1965 Shown as wreck 9 fms 5ft on K4196. (1)
<1> Hydrographic Office wreck index, Extracted 20-JAN-1993, Page Nos. N/a (Bibliographic reference). SKE6339.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE6339 Bibliographic reference: Hydrographic Office wreck index. Extracted 20-JAN-1993, Page Nos. N/a.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jul 12 2001 11:59AM