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Maritime record TQ 76 NE 169 - Sphere
Summary
SPHERE, ENGLISH SPRITSAIL BARGE
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7519 6873 (point) NLO |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ76NE |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | FRINDSBURY EXTRA, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Registration No. ROCHESTER 94580 Precise coordinates not available, last known location of vessel reported by Society for Spritsail Barge Research. Sphere was built at Rochester in 1889. She was owned by Brice. She is noted as being laid up in 1936, derelict in 1952 and broken up around 1960. The barge is described as having no fore hold. Date reported as laid up taken as date of loss.
<1> Society for Spiritsail Barge Research, 1996, The last berth of the sailorman, 9.2.m., Page Nos. N/a (Bibliographic reference). SKE6419.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE6419 Bibliographic reference: Society for Spiritsail Barge Research. 1996. The last berth of the sailorman. 9.2.m., Page Nos. N/a.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Nov 12 2024 12:56PM