Maritime record TR 08 SE 20 - Ash

Summary

POSSIBLY REMAINS OF REQUISITIONED BRITISH TRAWLER, 1941

Location

Grid reference TR 0802 8131 (point) FCE
Map sheet TR08SE
District SWALE, KENT

Map

Type and Period (3)

Full Description

The evidence below have all been obtained from (1).
Vertical Datum: LAT Quality of Depth: SWS The ASH was mined in 1941.

12-AUG-1942 Drift swept after dispersal. Clear at 33ft in 51 29 28N 000 59 54E.

30-APR-1945 Swept - clear at 45, foul at 46ft in 51 29 31N 000 59 55E.

08-DEC-1961 Lucas wire sweep - clear at 46, foul at 47ft, least echosounder depth 51 in general depth 55ft. Scour depth 59ft.

25-JUN-1968 Located in charted position. Least echosounder depth 50 in general depth 55ft. Scour depth 59ft. Poor sonar contact.

26-NOV-1971 Position 51 29 32N 000 59 52E. Swept clear at 45, foul at 46.5Ft, least echosounder depth 48 in general depth 55ft. Scour depth 58ft. Small wreck.

12-OCT-1978 Swept, no change.

10-AUG-1992 Now shown in position 51 29 31N 000 59 49E.


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

Sources/Archives (1)

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

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jul 12 2001 1:57PM