Maritime record TQ 96 NE 28 - Kestrel, English spritsail barge, Conyer Creek, Tonge

Summary

Kestrel was built in Halstow in 1896. She is described as a mud lighter in 1948 and a hulk in 1958. Her remains were reported as visible in 1986 but no sign could be seen in 2005.

Location

Grid reference TQ 961 656 (point) NLO
Map sheet TQ96NE
County KENT
District SWALE, KENT
Civil Parish TONGE, SWALE, KENT

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

Registration No. LONDON 105832 Precise coordinates not available, last known location of vessel reported by Society for Spritsail Barge Research. KESTREL was built at Halstow by Letley in 1896. She was owned by Eastwoods. She is described as a mud lighter in 1948 and a hulk in 1958. Her remains were reported visible in 1986. Date reported hulked taken as date of loss. (1). No visible remains of the barge seen in 2005 coastal survey. It may have been removed, buried under the sea wall/mud or marked in the incorrect location. (2)


<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Archaeology, 2005, North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year Two Report (Unpublished document).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)

  • <1> Bibliographic reference: Society for Spiritsail Barge Research. 1996. The last berth of the sailorman. 9.5.h., Page Nos. N/a.
  • <2> Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2005. North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year Two Report.

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 3:53PM