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Maritime record TR 45 NW 18 - Lancresse
Summary
POSSIBLY REMAINS OF MERCHANT STEAMSHIP, 1935
Location
| Grid reference | TR 41627 56497 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR45NW |
| District | THANET, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Vertical Datum: LAT The LANCRESSE sank following a collision with Norwegian SS TRES, while on passage to Guernsey, 1935. 02-APR-1936 Dispersed to least depth of 35ft in position 51 15 21.0N, 001 27 48.0E. 30-JAN-1974 Examined in 51 15 20.0N, 001 27 46.0E. Least echosounder depth 11.8 in general depth 14-15m. No scour. Lies on even slope. 15-OCT-1991 Not found during search using sonar and magnetometer. General depth now 4m. Probably buried.
<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 4 1993 12:00AM