Maritime record TQ 86 NW 140 - Unknown wreck

Summary

REMAINS OF UNIDENTIFIED BARGE

Location

Grid reference TQ 8271 6749 (point) FCE
Map sheet TQ86NW
County KENT
Civil Parish GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Method of Fix: Aerial Photograph Interpretation Photograph Number: KCC 1961 line 9: 3939 Method of Fix: Aerial Photograph Interpretation Photograph Number: KCC 1967 Line 30: 1111 Method of Fix: Aerial Photograph Interpretation Photograph Number: KCC 1985 Line 11: 0037 Method of Fix: Aerial Photograph Interpretation Photograph Number: KCC 1990 Line 10: 0018, site photographs (1,2). These four surveys show two barges just to the north of a structure (outfall or similar) in the south west of Otterham Creek. On the 1961 survey this one appears as a dark feature in the mud which was only verified as a vessel through becoming more distinct on the later surveys. It has presumably been cleared by a reduction in the depth of mud. Lying roughly north-east - south-west it has very sharp bow and stern without the box outline of many barges on the aerial photographs.


<1> 1946, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9612.

<2> 1946, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9535.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Photograph (Print): 1946. Photograph. 4212. print.
  • <2> Photograph (Print): 1946. Photograph. 3206. print.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jan 24 2025 2:12PM