Monument record GSE 055 - Shipwreck off Pakefield Cliffs, possibly a landing craft from the latter pard of World War II.
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Summary
Shipwreck just off Pakefield Cliffs, possibly a landing craft from the latter part of World War II
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 53746 88696 (15m by 32m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM58NW |
| Civil Parish | GISLEHAM, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
The wreck of a ship just off Pakefield Cliffs, can be seen on 1945 aerial photographs (S1,S2). It does not appear on earlier photographs, and seems to resemble a landing craft. It is thus possible that this ship was a landing craft used for practising beach landings late in World War II.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jul 30 2013 8:10AM