Maritime record DUN 184 - Site thought to be that of a sinker

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Summary

Site thought to be that of a sinker from a World War II boom defence site

Location

Grid reference TM 5320 7136 (point)
Map sheet TM57SW
Civil Parish DUNWICH, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

Site thought to be that of a sinker from a World War II boom defence site, located approximately 1.25 miles SE of Southwold, either still in situ or as wreckage.

Horizontal Datum: OGB (1)
Vertical Datum: LAT (1)(2)
Method of Fix: HF6 (1)

03-APR-1985: Very small sonar contact in 52 17 42.0N, 001 41 33.0E. Has no height. Locals believe this to be a sinker from a WWII boom. (1)(2)

Charted as foul. (2)

Located approximately 1.25 miles SE of Southwold. (3)

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <S1> Source Unchecked: Hydrographic Office wreck index. 1993. Hydrographic Office wreck index.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (0)

Record last edited

May 30 2022 6:24PM

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