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Maritime record TQ 77 SE 1007 - Wreck of Charles V ( 17th)
Summary
Probably location of wreck of Charles V, guardship burnt by the Dutch
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 761 703 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ77SE |
| Civil Parish | GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Wreck discovered and reported by Finch is either the Matthias or the Charles V, both originally captured from the Dutch and acting as guardships at Chatham when they became victims of the Dutch invasion 1666-7. Documentary reports point to the remains being those of the Charles V, which is reported to have exploded. The ship, burnt at her moorings, drifted up with the tide to the entrance of St Mary's Creek (1) (now the basins separating St Mary's Island from Chatham.)
<1> Finch, W. C., 1929, The Medway River and Valley, p 88-90 (Monograph). SWX7171.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX7171 Monograph: Finch, W. C.. 1929. The Medway River and Valley. p 88-90.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jun 9 2000 10:13AM