Monument record MDO29761 - Second World War wrecks, Castletown, Portland
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Summary
Five Second World War wrecks or abandoned vessels are visible as structures on aerial photographs of the 1940s adjacent to the Royal Navy seaplane base (see MDO29763), Portland.
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Full Description
Five Second World War wrecks or abandoned vessels are visible as structures on aerial photographs of the 1940s adjacent to the Royal Navy seaplane base (see MDO29763), Portland. The wrecks vary in size, measuring between 20 m and 48 m in length. They may have been used as temporary harbour structures or to reinforce the shoreline. (1) This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
<1> Royal Air Force, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1821 1408-09 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13046.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13046 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 1408-09.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6848 7441 (79m by 58m) (6 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 3 2013 12:42PM
