Maritime record MDO29497 - Modern/Second World War wreck, Wareham Channel, Poole
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Summary
A possible modern wreck site, which may date from the Second World War, is visible as a submerged structure on aerial photographs in Wareham Channel to the south west of Hamworthy.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A possible modern wreck site, which may date from the Second World War, is visible as a submerged structure on aerial photographs to the southwest of Hamworthy. (1) The wreck measures 6.5m in length and approximately 2m in width. The site is visible on the most recent comprehensive aerial imagery available to the project. (2) This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
<1> Channel Coastal Observatory, 15-OCT-2010, CCO Aerial Photographic Coverage 2009 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12622.
<2> XX-XXX-2009, Google Earth (Aerial Photograph). SDO12705.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9837 9040 (7m by 3m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY99SE |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 16 2013 10:10AM
