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Maritime record TM 50 SW 3 - Birgit
Summary
POSSIBLY REMAINS OF SWEDISH MERCHANT STEAMSHIP, 1916
Location
| Grid reference | TM 53538 02108 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM50SW |
| District | THANET, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Vertical Datum: LAT Quality of Depth: ES The BIRGIT was mined in 1916. 25-APR-1959 Poor asdic contacts investigated in 51 40 36N 001 45 00E. 24-SEP-1971 Searched for, not found. 09-SEP-1988 In 51 39 36N 001 39 59E, least echosounder depth 18.3 in general depth 19.5m. Scour depth 20.6m. Side scan sonar height 2.4m, length about 45m. Intact and lying 160/340 degrees. Possibly the BIRGIT
<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
Oct 5 1993 12:00AM