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Maritime record TQ 76 NE 265 - Seawall created from 3 unknown barges
Summary
Seawall created from 3 unknown barges
On the 10 September 1912 the Harbour Master reported on the state of wharves: 'the land wall in Gillingham Creek belonging to Col. Passby where for years the bank has been held up by 2 old barges - these are now showing signs of decay, the outer sides and bottoms have been removed and a portion of this surface filled by placing another craft there'. Date of report taken for date of loss.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 790 691 (point) NLO |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ76NE |
| Civil Parish | GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
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Full Description
On the 10 September 1912 the Harbour Master reported on the state of wharves: 'the land wall in Gillingham Creek belonging to Col. Passby where for years the bank has been held up by 2 old barges - these are now showing signs of decay, the outer sides and bottoms have been removed and a portion of this surface filled by placing another craft there'. Date of report taken for date of loss. (1) (See notes)
Not visible in 2000 airphoto plot (2)
<1> Port of Medway Harbour Master Records, Rochester Upon Medway Studies Centre, MPA/H2/20, Page Nos. N/a (Bibliographic reference). SKE6425.
<2> 2000, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX10362.
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- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 15 2025 1:13PM