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Maritime record TQ 96 NE 25 - Band of Hope, English spritsail barge, Conyer Creek, Tonge
Summary
An English spritsail barge, Band of Hope was built at Sittingbourne in 1870. She was derelict at the mouth of Conyer Creek by 1937 and broken up in 1965. No remains are visible now.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 963 656 (point) NLO |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ96NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | SWALE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | TONGE, SWALE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
<1> Society for Spiritsail Barge Research, 1996, The last berth of the sailorman, 9.5.h., Page Nos. N/a (Bibliographic reference). SKE6419.
<2> Wessex Archaeology, 2005, North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year Two Report (Unpublished document). SWX12323.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Survey, North Kent Coastal Zone: Phase ll, Year Two (Ref: 56751) (EWX8626)
Record last edited
Jan 8 2025 3:48PM