Maritime record TR 45 SE 10 - NORTH EASTERN VICTORY

Summary

Substantial remains of an American Victory-type ex-Libery ship which stranded on the Goodwin Sands on the West side of South Calliper, 3.5km NW of the South Goodwin Light Vessel and broke her back. She had been carrying grapefruit and 4000 tons of flour and rice from New Orleans to Antwerp when lost. Built of steel in California in 1945, she was a steam driven vessel.

Location

Grid reference TR 4605 5122 (point)
Map sheet TR45SE
County KENT

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Record last edited

Aug 11 2011 3:36PM