Maritime record TQ 87 SW 49 - Large wreck, Bishop Saltings

Summary

One of four barges lying on the shore to the south west of Darnet Ness Fort. This barge is visible on aerial photographs taken in 2007. It measures approximately 25.5m by 6.5m and was mapped from aerial photos as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project. Status: Site

Location

Grid reference TQ 8196 7062 (point) FCE
Map sheet TQ87SW
County KENT
Civil Parish GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

Method of Fix: Aerial Photograph Interpretation Photograph Number: KCC 1985 Line 9: 0120 Method of Fix: Aerial Photograph Interpretation Photograph Number: KCC 1990 Line 8: 0153 Possible remains of a large barge, site photographs (1-5). This large feature has the appearance of a vessel deeply buried in the mud of a small inlet. It is orientated obliquely across the inlet. It is also visible on the 1985 survey. The vessel was seen in 2004 and construction comprises timber frames fixed with substantial iron bolts. The vessel appears to be too large to be a barge - it is more likely that it is another form of sailing vessel. (6) This barge is visible on aerial photographs taken in 2007 at TQ 8064 7064. It measures approximately 25.5m by 6.5m and was mapped from aerial photos as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project.


<1> 1995, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11212.

<2> 1995, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11213.

<3> 1995, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11214.

<4> 1995, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11218.

<5> 1995, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11219.

<6> Wessex Archaeology, 2005, North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year One report (Unpublished document). SWX12121.

Sources/Archives (6)

  • <1> Photograph (Print): 1995. Photograph. TQ8170/1. print.
  • <2> Photograph (Print): 1995. Photograph. TQ8170/2. print.
  • <3> Photograph (Print): 1995. Photograph. TQ8170/3. print.
  • <4> Photograph (Print): 1995. Photograph. TQ8170/7. print.
  • <5> Photograph (Print): 1995. Photograph. TQ8170/8. print.
  • <6> Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2005. North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year One report.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (2)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project NMP (EKE20812)
  • Non-Intrusive Event: Survey, North Kent Coastal Zone: Phase ll, Year One (Ref: 56750) (EWX8437)

Record last edited

Jan 30 2025 2:39PM