Maritime record TQ 87 SW 1022 - Probable remains of two submarines, Damhead Creek
Summary
Location
Grid reference | TQ 82704 72652 (point) Estimated from sources |
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Map sheet | TQ87SW |
Civil Parish | HOO ST WERBURGH, MEDWAY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Probable remains of 2 submarines (1).The base of the hulls of two submariness, said by Kingsnorth Powerstation staff to be two mini-subs pulled up after the war in 1920 to be stripped of brass etc.. Kevin Ling an employee of Kingsnorth, says they have deteriorated notably since 1976. Some bulkheads are visible. Both submarines lie roughly north-south. Three subs broke free of tug taking them to Chatham Dockyard, The third one is said to be in better condition and lies behind the Bee Ness jetty. The engines of the submarines were removed and one was allegedly taken to a paper mill, where it is said to be still in use as firepump. (2)
<1> 2000, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX10312.
<2> Wessex Archaeology, 2005, North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year Two Report (Unpublished document). SWX12323.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Survey, North Kent Coastal Zone: Phase ll, Year Two (Ref: 56751) (EWX8626)
Record last edited
May 23 2016 3:28PM