Maritime record TQ 87 SW 1022 - Probable remains of two submarines, Damhead Creek

Summary

Probable remains of two submarines in Damhead Creek

Location

Grid reference TQ 82704 72652 (point) Estimated from sources
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Archaeology, 2005, North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year Two Report (Unpublished document).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)

  • <1> Photograph (Print): 2000. Photograph. 137. print.
  • <2> Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2005. North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year Two Report.

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