Maritime record MWX2271 - Catalina MK IB FP287
Please read our guidance about the use of Dorset Historic Environment Record data.
Summary
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
[Consolidated Catalina Mk. IB reconnaissance flying boat; one of a batch of 225 twin-engine PBY-5 maritime reconnaissance boats delivered to Coastal Command between July 1942 and February 1943] Flew into mist on overshoot at night and hit water, Hamworthy, 24.8.43. (1) Builder: Consolidated Delivered: 1942/3 Squadron: 210 Date of Loss Qualifier: A
Daily Record 36/1943 At 04.35 hours on 24-8-43 at the South East corner of Long island Poole harbour a Catalina Flying Boat of Coastal Command.(2)
<1> Halley, J J, 1989, Royal Air Force Aircraft FA100 - FZ999, p59 (Index). SWX7043.
<2> Dorset Police, Daily reports from Chief Constable 1939-1945 (Unpublished document). SDO10197.
<3> Le Pard, G, 1995-2003, Dorset Coast Forum Maritime Archaeological Database, 48 (Digital archive). SWX8707.
<4> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1340617 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX7043 Index: Halley, J J. 1989. Royal Air Force Aircraft FA100 - FZ999. p59.
- <2> SDO10197 Unpublished document: Dorset Police. Daily reports from Chief Constable 1939-1945.
- <3> SWX8707 Digital archive: Le Pard, G. 1995-2003. Dorset Coast Forum Maritime Archaeological Database. 48.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1340617.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SZ 0009 9004 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09SW |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 9 000 0697
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 08 NW 122
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1340617
Record last edited
Feb 22 2024 4:22PM
