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Maritime record TQ 76 NE 255 - Orion
Summary
ORION, BRITISH BARGE, 1911
Status: Casualty
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 (1)
Full Description
The barge Orion, owned by Mr Paton, had been taking ballast from a Norwegian Barque. She sank in 11ft of water 100 yards below Strood Pier. Her fate is not reported. (1)
Historic England archive material: 970515 Port of Medway Harbour Master Records, Rochester Upon Medway Studies Centre
<1> Port of Medway Harbour Master Records, Rochester Upon Medway Studies Centre, MPA/H2/19, Page Nos. N/a (Bibliographic reference). SKE6425.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE6425 Bibliographic reference: Port of Medway Harbour Master Records, Rochester Upon Medway Studies Centre. MPA/H2/19, Page Nos. N/a.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Sep 24 2025 11:26AM