Maritime record MWX4965 - Sundancer II
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Summary
The Dorset Evening Echo of 23/7/1999 reports that the 70 year old skipper of Sundancer II passed out and the vessel drifted into Chesil Cove with a 300 mm square hole in hull. The skipper was found lying in the water and was taken to hospital where he later died of hypothermia.
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Full Description
The Dorset Evening Echo of 23/7/1999 reports that the 70 year old skipper of Sundancer II passed out and the vessel drifted into Chesil Cove with a 300 mm square hole in hull. The skipper was found lying in the water and was taken to hospital where he later died of hypothermia. (1)
<1> Le Pard, G, 1995-2003, Dorset Coast Forum Maritime Archaeological Database (Digital archive). SWX8707.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX8707 Digital archive: Le Pard, G. 1995-2003. Dorset Coast Forum Maritime Archaeological Database.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 68 73 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
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Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 9 000 1075
Record last edited
Sep 6 2024 4:39PM
