Maritime record MDO20370 - Unidentified wreck, Portland Harbour
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Summary
Remains of an unidentified wreck, located outside Portland Harbour. The wreck is likely to be of 20th century date, due to its steel construction.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
This wreck is badly broken and consists mainly of plates and steel sections.
Position 50 34.87N 2 24.72W taken from (1)
Wreck site and archaeological remains:
Unidentified wreck in 50 34.87N, 02 24.72W. This wreck is badly broken and consists mainly of plates and steel sections. It lies at a depth of 19m and is the same distance out from the base of the outside face of the outer breakwater. (1)
<1> Hinchcliffe, J and V, 1999, Dive Dorset: a diver guide (3rd Edition), 45 p51 (Monograph). SWX1.
<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1615065 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 70950 75750 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY77NW |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 9 000 1833
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 77 NW 21
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1615065
Record last edited
Mar 26 2024 3:45PM
