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Maritime record TQ 97 NW 31 - Unknown Barge
Summary
Probably the barge being towed by tug LION when she struck a mine and sank, whilst on Air Ministry balloon barrage duties.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 93746 77949 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ97NW |
| District | SWALE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Vertical Datum: LAT Quality of Depth: ES Probably the barge being towed by tug LION when she struck a mine and sank, whilst on Air Ministry balloon barrage duties. (1)
24-NOV-1970 Foul shown in 51 28 00N 000 47 27E on Medway survey AUG- 1970 (1)
25-JUN-1986 Shown as foul 3.8m In 51 28 00N 000 47 25E. (1)
17-DEC-1992 Shown in 51 28 00.5N 000 47 23E (1)
<1> Hydrographic Office wreck index, EXTRACTED 20-JAN-1993, Page Nos. N/a (Bibliographic reference). SKE6339.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE6339 Bibliographic reference: Hydrographic Office wreck index. EXTRACTED 20-JAN-1993, Page Nos. N/a.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jan 24 2003 2:30AM