Maritime record MDO20104 - New Dawn
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Summary
Minesweeper
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Steam Drifter hired by the admiralty as a mine sweeper. Destroyed by mine whilst clearing a minefield laid by UC 17
Position 50 36.54 N 1 36.36 W taken from (2)
<1> Shipwreck index of the British Isles, volume 2 : Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Sussex, Kent (Mainland), Kent (Downs), Goodwin Sands, Thames Section 2, Isle of Wight (BB) (Monograph). SWX4988.
<2> Wendes, D, 2006, South Coast Shipwrecks off East Dorset & Wight 1870 - 1979 (Monograph). SDO10496.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SZ 27950 78850 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ27NE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 9 000 1729
Record last edited
Jan 18 2024 4:56PM
