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Maritime record TQ 87 NE 106 - C120
Summary
C120, GOVERNMENT LIGHTER
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 8990 7593 (point) NLO |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ87NE |
| Civil Parish | SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | SWALE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
On March 5th 1911 the Government Lighter C120, laden with coal foundered off Sheerness Pier while alongside a cruiser. Lying in 60ft of water she was considered no danger. (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
Jan 15 2025 1:05PM