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Maritime record TM 60 SW 1 - Ashmore
Summary
POSSIBLY REMAINS OF BRITISH MERCHANT VESSEL, 1915
Location
| Grid reference | TM 62423 04513 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM60SW |
| District | THANET, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
The ASHMORE was torpedoed by a submarine with the loss of four lives, 1915. 25-APR-1959 Swept by Asdic sonar in NOV-1946. Contacts fair and poor. Not found when attacked twice. This may be a tide rip wreck in 13fms position 514039n 014747e buoy in position 514117n 014808e 04-JAN-1971 Not found. Sonar contact from W, but side scan sonar search carried out at 1700ft spacing. Wreck unlikely in this area but bottom contact probable.
<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