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Maritime record TQ 77 SE 1041 - The remains of a possibly wrecked vessel can be seen on Hoo Flats on aerial photographs taken in 1947
Summary
The remains of a possibly wrecked vessel can be seen on Hoo Flats on aerial photographs taken in 1947. It was still visible at this location in 1952 but could not be seen on air photos taken in 1963. It was mapped from air photos as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 79605 71357 (14m by 10m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ77SE |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | HOO ST WERBURGH, MEDWAY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The remains of a possibly wrecked vessel can be seen on aerial photographs taken in 1947. This is situated on Hoo Flats at TQ 7960 7135. It was still visible at this location in 1952 but could not be seen on air photos taken in 1963. It was mapped from air photos as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project.(1-3)
<1> RAF, 1947, RAF CPE/UK 1923 3079-3080 16-JAN-1947 (Photograph). SKE56015.
<2> RAF, 1952, RAF 58/856 4173-4174 24-APR-1952 (Photograph). SKE56023.
<3> AP (RAF) 5921 FO228 16.9.63 (OS Card Reference). SKE34150.
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Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project NMP (EKE20812)
Record last edited
May 7 2024 10:57AM